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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,908.43, 37,184.84 and 20,182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,908.43, 37,184.84 and 20,182.38 is: 27,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,908.43 : 37,184.84 = 20,182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,908.43/37,184.84 = 20,182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,908.43x = 37,184.84 × 20,182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,908.43x = 750,478,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,478,571.12/26,908.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,890.09

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