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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,933.58, 37,154.97 and 17,993.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,933.58, 37,154.97 and 17,993.07 is: 24,821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,933.58 : 37,154.97 = 17,993.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,933.58/37,154.97 = 17,993.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,933.58x = 37,154.97 × 17,993.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,933.58x = 668,531,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,531,976.06/26,933.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.50

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