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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,959.70, 37,193.78 and 18,013.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,959.70, 37,193.78 and 18,013.05 is: 24,850.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,959.70 : 37,193.78 = 18,013.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,959.70/37,193.78 = 18,013.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,959.70x = 37,193.78 × 18,013.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,959.70x = 669,973,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,973,463.86/26,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,850.92

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