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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.06, 37,004.70 and 18,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.06, 37,004.70 and 18,304.08 is: 25,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.06 : 37,004.70 = 18,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.06/37,004.70 = 18,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.06x = 37,004.70 × 18,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.06x = 677,336,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,336,989.18/26,808.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,266.17

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