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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,916.54, 37,106.31 and 18,933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,916.54, 37,106.31 and 18,933.99 is: 26,101.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,916.54 : 37,106.31 = 18,933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,916.54/37,106.31 = 18,933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,916.54x = 37,106.31 × 18,933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,916.54x = 702,570,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,570,502.48/26,916.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,101.81

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