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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.44, 37,071.84 and 18,360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.44, 37,071.84 and 18,360.01 is: 25,333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.44 : 37,071.84 = 18,360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.44/37,071.84 = 18,360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.44x = 37,071.84 × 18,360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.44x = 680,639,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,639,353.12/26,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,333.24

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