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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,846.84, 37,034.61 and 18,229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,846.84, 37,034.61 and 18,229.98 is: 25,147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,846.84 : 37,034.61 = 18,229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,846.84/37,034.61 = 18,229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,846.84x = 37,034.61 × 18,229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,846.84x = 675,140,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,140,199.61/26,846.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,147.85

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