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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,865.68, 37,086.84 and 18,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,865.68, 37,086.84 and 18,381.44 is: 25,374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,865.68 : 37,086.84 = 18,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,865.68/37,086.84 = 18,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,865.68x = 37,086.84 × 18,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,865.68x = 681,709,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,709,524.25/26,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,374.74

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