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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,920.94, 37,152.80 and 17,830.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,920.94, 37,152.80 and 17,830.66 is: 24,607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,920.94 : 37,152.80 = 17,830.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,920.94/37,152.80 = 17,830.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,920.94x = 37,152.80 × 17,830.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,920.94x = 662,458,845.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,458,845.00/26,920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.56

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