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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.83, 37,062.09 and 18,375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.83, 37,062.09 and 18,375.73 is: 25,359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.83 : 37,062.09 = 18,375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.83/37,062.09 = 18,375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.83x = 37,062.09 × 18,375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.83x = 681,042,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,042,959.08/26,855.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,359.22

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