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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.58, 37,175.67 and 18,008.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.58, 37,175.67 and 18,008.07 is: 24,842.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.58 : 37,175.67 = 18,008.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.58/37,175.67 = 18,008.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.58x = 37,175.67 × 18,008.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.58x = 669,462,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,462,067.66/26,948.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.20

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