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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.08, 37,188.72 and 18,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.08, 37,188.72 and 18,549 is: 25,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.08 : 37,188.72 = 18,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.08/37,188.72 = 18,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.08x = 37,188.72 × 18,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.08x = 689,813,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,813,567.28/26,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.82

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