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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,854.83, 37,060.71 and 18,374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,854.83, 37,060.71 and 18,374.73 is: 25,357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,854.83 : 37,060.71 = 18,374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,854.83/37,060.71 = 18,374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,854.83x = 37,060.71 × 18,374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,854.83x = 680,980,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,980,713.29/26,854.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,357.85

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