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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,902.48, 37,099.38 and 17,950.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,902.48, 37,099.38 and 17,950.36 is: 24,754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,902.48 : 37,099.38 = 17,950.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,902.48/37,099.38 = 17,950.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,902.48x = 37,099.38 × 17,950.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,902.48x = 665,947,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,947,226.78/26,902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.12

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