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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,917.78, 37,138.08 and 18,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,917.78, 37,138.08 and 18,964.40 is: 26,164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,917.78 : 37,138.08 = 18,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,917.78/37,138.08 = 18,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,917.78x = 37,138.08 × 18,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,917.78x = 704,301,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,301,404.35/26,917.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,164.91

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