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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.76, 37,217.07 and 18,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.76, 37,217.07 and 18,016.02 is: 24,861.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.76 : 37,217.07 = 18,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.76/37,217.07 = 18,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.76x = 37,217.07 × 18,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.76x = 670,503,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,503,477.46/26,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.31

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