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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.40, 37,173.06 and 17,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.40, 37,173.06 and 17,994.60 is: 24,819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.40 : 37,173.06 = 17,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.40/37,173.06 = 17,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.40x = 37,173.06 × 17,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.40x = 668,914,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,914,345.48/26,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,819.28

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