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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.58, 37,172.91 and 18,006.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.58, 37,172.91 and 18,006.07 is: 24,839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.58 : 37,172.91 = 18,006.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.58/37,172.91 = 18,006.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.58x = 37,172.91 × 18,006.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.58x = 669,338,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,338,019.56/26,946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.44

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