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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.35, 37,066.94 and 18,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.35, 37,066.94 and 18,275.03 is: 25,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.35 : 37,066.94 = 18,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.35/37,066.94 = 18,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.35x = 37,066.94 × 18,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.35x = 677,399,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,399,163.80/26,891.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.23

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