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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.56, 37,197.86 and 17,892.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.56, 37,197.86 and 17,892.73 is: 24,680.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.56 : 37,197.86 = 17,892.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.56/37,197.86 = 17,892.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.56x = 37,197.86 × 17,892.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.56x = 665,571,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,571,265.56/26,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.44

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