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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.23, 37,037.71 and 18,775.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.23, 37,037.71 and 18,775.77 is: 25,883.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.23 : 37,037.71 = 18,775.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.23/37,037.71 = 18,775.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.23x = 37,037.71 × 18,775.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.23x = 695,411,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,411,410.88/26,867.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,883.25

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