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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.14, 36,262.44 and 18,736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.14, 36,262.44 and 18,736.60 is: 25,856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.14 : 36,262.44 = 18,736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.14/36,262.44 = 18,736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.14x = 36,262.44 × 18,736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.14x = 679,434,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,434,833.30/26,277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,856.50

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