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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.04, 37,227.96 and 18,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.04, 37,227.96 and 18,913.80 is: 26,114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.04 : 37,227.96 = 18,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.04/37,227.96 = 18,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.04x = 37,227.96 × 18,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.04x = 704,122,189.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,122,189.85/26,963.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,114.35

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