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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.33, 37,258.82 and 18,394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.33, 37,258.82 and 18,394.74 is: 25,389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.33 : 37,258.82 = 18,394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.33/37,258.82 = 18,394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.33x = 37,258.82 × 18,394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.33x = 685,366,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,366,306.61/26,994.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,389.27

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