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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.56, 37,212.42 and 18,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.56, 37,212.42 and 18,020.20 is: 24,858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.56 : 37,212.42 = 18,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.56/37,212.42 = 18,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.56x = 37,212.42 × 18,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.56x = 670,575,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,575,250.88/26,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.62

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