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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.44, 36,306.72 and 18,776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.44, 36,306.72 and 18,776.64 is: 25,891.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.44 : 36,306.72 = 18,776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.44/36,306.72 = 18,776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.44x = 36,306.72 × 18,776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.44x = 681,718,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,718,211.02/26,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,891.86

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