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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,854.62, 37,060.42 and 18,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,854.62, 37,060.42 and 18,374.52 is: 25,357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,854.62 : 37,060.42 = 18,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,854.62/37,060.42 = 18,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,854.62x = 37,060.42 × 18,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,854.62x = 680,967,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,967,590.44/26,854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,357.56

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