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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.42, 37,155.72 and 18,969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.42, 37,155.72 and 18,969.84 is: 26,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.42 : 37,155.72 = 18,969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.42/37,155.72 = 18,969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.42x = 37,155.72 × 18,969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.42x = 704,838,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,838,063.48/26,952.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.20

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