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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.96, 37,243.49 and 17,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.96, 37,243.49 and 17,925.80 is: 24,726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.96 : 37,243.49 = 17,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.96/37,243.49 = 17,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.96x = 37,243.49 × 17,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.96x = 667,619,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,619,077.20/26,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.67

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