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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.34, 37,036.68 and 18,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.34, 37,036.68 and 18,231.49 is: 25,149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.34 : 37,036.68 = 18,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.34/37,036.68 = 18,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.34x = 37,036.68 × 18,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.34x = 675,233,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,233,838.98/26,848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.93

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