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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.96, 37,196.88 and 18,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.96, 37,196.88 and 18,015.30 is: 24,854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.96 : 37,196.88 = 18,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.96/37,196.88 = 18,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.96x = 37,196.88 × 18,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.96x = 670,112,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,112,952.26/26,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.01

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