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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.77, 37,196.45 and 18,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.77, 37,196.45 and 18,005.41 is: 24,857.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.77 : 37,196.45 = 18,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.77/37,196.45 = 18,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.77x = 37,196.45 × 18,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.77x = 669,737,332.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,737,332.79/26,942.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,857.78

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