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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,907.80, 37,093.88 and 17,817.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,907.80, 37,093.88 and 17,817.95 is: 24,563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,907.80 : 37,093.88 = 17,817.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,907.80/37,093.88 = 17,817.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,907.80x = 37,093.88 × 17,817.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,907.80x = 660,936,624.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,936,624.59/26,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,563.02

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