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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.08, 37,190.10 and 18,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.08, 37,190.10 and 18,550 is: 25,600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.08 : 37,190.10 = 18,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.08/37,190.10 = 18,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.08x = 37,190.10 × 18,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.08x = 689,876,355
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,876,355/26,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,600.20

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