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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.83, 37,191.14 and 18,550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.83, 37,191.14 and 18,550.75 is: 25,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.83 : 37,191.14 = 18,550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.83/37,191.14 = 18,550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.83x = 37,191.14 × 18,550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.83x = 689,923,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,923,540.36/26,948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,601.24

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