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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.93, 37,052.96 and 18,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.93, 37,052.96 and 18,267.05 is: 25,191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.93 : 37,052.96 = 18,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.93/37,052.96 = 18,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.93x = 37,052.96 × 18,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.93x = 676,848,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,848,274.27/26,867.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.68

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