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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.56, 37,196.48 and 17,891.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.56, 37,196.48 and 17,891.73 is: 24,679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.56 : 37,196.48 = 17,891.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.56/37,196.48 = 17,891.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.56x = 37,196.48 × 17,891.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.56x = 665,509,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,509,235.86/26,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.06

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