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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.91, 37,242.75 and 18,034.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.91, 37,242.75 and 18,034.03 is: 24,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.91 : 37,242.75 = 18,034.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.91/37,242.75 = 18,034.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.91x = 37,242.75 × 18,034.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.91x = 671,636,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,636,870.78/26,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.19

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