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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.48, 37,162.33 and 18,878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.48, 37,162.33 and 18,878.30 is: 26,026.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.48 : 37,162.33 = 18,878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.48/37,162.33 = 18,878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.48x = 37,162.33 × 18,878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.48x = 701,561,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,561,520.79/26,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.67

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