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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,902.53, 37,131.62 and 17,454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,902.53, 37,131.62 and 17,454.69 is: 24,091.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,902.53 : 37,131.62 = 17,454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,902.53/37,131.62 = 17,454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,902.53x = 37,131.62 × 17,454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,902.53x = 648,120,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,120,829.02/26,902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.45

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