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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.62, 37,055.46 and 18,911.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.62, 37,055.46 and 18,911.07 is: 26,103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.62 : 37,055.46 = 18,911.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.62/37,055.46 = 18,911.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.62x = 37,055.46 × 18,911.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.62x = 700,758,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,758,118.11/26,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,103.26

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