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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.02, 37,211.49 and 17,892.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.02, 37,211.49 and 17,892.42 is: 24,674.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.02 : 37,211.49 = 17,892.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.02/37,211.49 = 17,892.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.02x = 37,211.49 × 17,892.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.02x = 665,803,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,803,607.91/26,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.91

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