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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.52, 37,203 and 18,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.52, 37,203 and 18,010.16 is: 24,864.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.52 : 37,203 = 18,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.52/37,203 = 18,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.52x = 37,203 × 18,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.52x = 670,031,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,031,982.48/26,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,864.33

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