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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,907.43, 37,183.46 and 20,181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,907.43, 37,183.46 and 20,181.38 is: 27,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,907.43 : 37,183.46 = 20,181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,907.43/37,183.46 = 20,181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,907.43x = 37,183.46 × 20,181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,907.43x = 750,413,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,413,535.97/26,907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,888.71

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