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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,940.87, 37,184.45 and 17,493.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,940.87, 37,184.45 and 17,493.03 is: 24,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,940.87 : 37,184.45 = 17,493.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,940.87/37,184.45 = 17,493.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,940.87x = 37,184.45 × 17,493.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,940.87x = 650,468,611.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,468,611.92/26,940.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,144.31

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