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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,300.96, 36,251.96 and 18,646.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,300.96, 36,251.96 and 18,646.72 is: 25,701.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,300.96 : 36,251.96 = 18,646.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,300.96/36,251.96 = 18,646.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,300.96x = 36,251.96 × 18,646.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,300.96x = 675,980,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,980,147.57/26,300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,701.73

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