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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,945.58, 37,171.53 and 18,005.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,945.58, 37,171.53 and 18,005.07 is: 24,838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,945.58 : 37,171.53 = 18,005.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,945.58/37,171.53 = 18,005.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,945.58x = 37,171.53 × 18,005.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,945.58x = 669,275,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,275,999.66/26,945.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.06

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