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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.58, 37,237.77 and 18,043.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.58, 37,237.77 and 18,043.89 is: 24,891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.58 : 37,237.77 = 18,043.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.58/37,237.77 = 18,043.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.58x = 37,237.77 × 18,043.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.58x = 671,914,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,914,225.73/26,993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.63

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