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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,939.52, 37,191.96 and 18,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,939.52, 37,191.96 and 18,002.16 is: 24,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,939.52 : 37,191.96 = 18,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,939.52/37,191.96 = 18,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,939.52x = 37,191.96 × 18,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,939.52x = 669,535,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,535,614.63/26,939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.29

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