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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,856.83, 37,063.47 and 18,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,856.83, 37,063.47 and 18,376.73 is: 25,360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,856.83 : 37,063.47 = 18,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,856.83/37,063.47 = 18,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,856.83x = 37,063.47 × 18,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,856.83x = 681,105,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,105,381.05/26,856.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,360.60

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