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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,945.73, 37,193.74 and 17,385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,945.73, 37,193.74 and 17,385.91 is: 23,998.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,945.73 : 37,193.74 = 17,385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,945.73/37,193.74 = 17,385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,945.73x = 37,193.74 × 17,385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,945.73x = 646,646,879.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,646,879.75/26,945.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,998.12

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