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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.08, 37,235.70 and 18,042.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.08, 37,235.70 and 18,042.39 is: 24,889.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.08 : 37,235.70 = 18,042.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.08/37,235.70 = 18,042.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.08x = 37,235.70 × 18,042.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.08x = 671,821,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,821,021.32/26,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,889.56

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