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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,037.84, 26,875.18 and 17,031.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,037.84, 26,875.18 and 17,031.76 is: 25,376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,037.84 : 26,875.18 = 17,031.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,037.84/26,875.18 = 17,031.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,037.84x = 26,875.18 × 17,031.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,037.84x = 457,731,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,731,615.72/18,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,376.19

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