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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.35, 37,244.01 and 18,048.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.35, 37,244.01 and 18,048.51 is: 24,900.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.35 : 37,244.01 = 18,048.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.35/37,244.01 = 18,048.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.35x = 37,244.01 × 18,048.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.35x = 672,198,886.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,198,886.93/26,995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.54

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