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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,928.54, 37,166.49 and 17,837.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,928.54, 37,166.49 and 17,837.82 is: 24,619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,928.54 : 37,166.49 = 17,837.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,928.54/37,166.49 = 17,837.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,928.54x = 37,166.49 × 17,837.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,928.54x = 662,969,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,969,158.65/26,928.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.57

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