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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.42, 37,147.44 and 18,963.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.42, 37,147.44 and 18,963.84 is: 26,142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.42 : 37,147.44 = 18,963.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.42/37,147.44 = 18,963.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.42x = 37,147.44 × 18,963.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.42x = 704,458,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,458,108.57/26,946.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,142.92

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