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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.70, 37,267.02 and 18,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.70, 37,267.02 and 18,056.16 is: 24,928.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.70 : 37,267.02 = 18,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.70/37,267.02 = 18,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.70x = 37,267.02 × 18,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.70x = 672,899,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,899,275.84/26,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.01

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