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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.08, 37,173.60 and 18,006.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.08, 37,173.60 and 18,006.57 is: 24,840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.08 : 37,173.60 = 18,006.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.08/37,173.60 = 18,006.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.08x = 37,173.60 × 18,006.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.08x = 669,369,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,369,030.55/26,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.13

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