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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.92, 37,034.52 and 18,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.92, 37,034.52 and 18,892.56 is: 26,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.92 : 37,034.52 = 18,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.92/37,034.52 = 18,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.92x = 37,034.52 × 18,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.92x = 699,676,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,676,891.17/26,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.69

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