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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.52, 37,197.48 and 18,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.52, 37,197.48 and 18,006.16 is: 24,858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.52 : 37,197.48 = 18,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.52/37,197.48 = 18,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.52x = 37,197.48 × 18,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.52x = 669,783,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,783,776.48/26,943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.81

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