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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.87, 37,232.40 and 18,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.87, 37,232.40 and 18,049.27 is: 24,898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.87 : 37,232.40 = 18,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.87/37,232.40 = 18,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.87x = 37,232.40 × 18,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.87x = 672,017,640.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,017,640.35/26,989.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,898.88

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