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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,988.73, 37,254.04 and 17,791.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,988.73, 37,254.04 and 17,791.03 is: 24,557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,988.73 : 37,254.04 = 17,791.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,988.73/37,254.04 = 17,791.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,988.73x = 37,254.04 × 17,791.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,988.73x = 662,787,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,787,743.26/26,988.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.94

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