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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,987.73, 37,252.66 and 17,790.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,987.73, 37,252.66 and 17,790.03 is: 24,556.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,987.73 : 37,252.66 = 17,790.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,987.73/37,252.66 = 17,790.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,987.73x = 37,252.66 × 17,790.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,987.73x = 662,725,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,725,927.86/26,987.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,556.56

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