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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.70, 37,196.54 and 18,015.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.70, 37,196.54 and 18,015.05 is: 24,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.70 : 37,196.54 = 18,015.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.70/37,196.54 = 18,015.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.70x = 37,196.54 × 18,015.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.70x = 670,097,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,097,527.93/26,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.68

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