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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.48, 37,098 and 17,949.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.48, 37,098 and 17,949.36 is: 24,752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.48 : 37,098 = 17,949.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.48/37,098 = 17,949.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.48x = 37,098 × 17,949.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.48x = 665,885,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,885,357.28/26,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.74

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