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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.14, 36,259.68 and 18,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.14, 36,259.68 and 18,734.60 is: 25,853.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.14 : 36,259.68 = 18,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.14/36,259.68 = 18,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.14x = 36,259.68 × 18,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.14x = 679,310,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,310,419.63/26,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,853.73

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