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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.58, 37,174.29 and 18,007.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.58, 37,174.29 and 18,007.07 is: 24,840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.58 : 37,174.29 = 18,007.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.58/37,174.29 = 18,007.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.58x = 37,174.29 × 18,007.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.58x = 669,400,042.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,400,042.23/26,947.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.82

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