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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,917.36, 37,158.96 and 18,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,917.36, 37,158.96 and 18,465.28 is: 25,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,917.36 : 37,158.96 = 18,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,917.36/37,158.96 = 18,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,917.36x = 37,158.96 × 18,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,917.36x = 686,150,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,150,600.91/26,917.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,491.01

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