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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.24, 37,254.72 and 18,046.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.24, 37,254.72 and 18,046.36 is: 24,904.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.24 : 37,254.72 = 18,046.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.24/37,254.72 = 18,046.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.24x = 37,254.72 × 18,046.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.24x = 672,312,088.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,312,088.82/26,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,904.84

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