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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.63, 37,252.36 and 18,390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.63, 37,252.36 and 18,390.03 is: 25,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.63 : 37,252.36 = 18,390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.63/37,252.36 = 18,390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.63x = 37,252.36 × 18,390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.63x = 685,072,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,072,017.97/26,989.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,382.79

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