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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.70, 37,195.16 and 18,014.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.70, 37,195.16 and 18,014.05 is: 24,852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.70 : 37,195.16 = 18,014.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.70/37,195.16 = 18,014.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.70x = 37,195.16 × 18,014.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.70x = 670,035,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,035,472.00/26,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.30

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