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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.24, 37,253.34 and 18,045.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.24, 37,253.34 and 18,045.36 is: 24,903.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.24 : 37,253.34 = 18,045.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.24/37,253.34 = 18,045.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.24x = 37,253.34 × 18,045.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.24x = 672,249,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,249,931.50/26,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,903.46

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