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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.14, 37,025.36 and 18,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.14, 37,025.36 and 18,337 is: 25,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.14 : 37,025.36 = 18,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.14/37,025.36 = 18,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.14x = 37,025.36 × 18,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.14x = 678,934,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,934,026.32/26,821.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,313.39

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