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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.84, 36,881.88 and 18,096.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.84, 36,881.88 and 18,096.44 is: 24,971.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.84 : 36,881.88 = 18,096.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.84/36,881.88 = 18,096.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.84x = 36,881.88 × 18,096.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.84x = 667,430,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,430,728.51/26,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.37

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