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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.08, 37,176.36 and 18,008.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.08, 37,176.36 and 18,008.57 is: 24,842.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.08 : 37,176.36 = 18,008.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.08/37,176.36 = 18,008.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.08x = 37,176.36 × 18,008.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.08x = 669,493,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,493,081.41/26,949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.89

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