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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.66, 37,255.20 and 17,455.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.66, 37,255.20 and 17,455.86 is: 24,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.66 : 37,255.20 = 17,455.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.66/37,255.20 = 17,455.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.66x = 37,255.20 × 17,455.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.66x = 650,321,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,321,555.47/26,993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.65

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