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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,510.54, 37,926.93 and 18,896.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,510.54, 37,926.93 and 18,896.46 is: 26,051.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,510.54 : 37,926.93 = 18,896.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,510.54/37,926.93 = 18,896.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,510.54x = 37,926.93 × 18,896.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,510.54x = 716,684,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,684,715.67/27,510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.28

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