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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,843.83, 37,030.47 and 18,226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,843.83, 37,030.47 and 18,226.97 is: 25,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,843.83 : 37,030.47 = 18,226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,843.83/37,030.47 = 18,226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,843.83x = 37,030.47 × 18,226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,843.83x = 674,953,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,953,359.43/26,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,143.71

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