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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,340.62, 36,333.43 and 18,379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,340.62, 36,333.43 and 18,379.94 is: 25,352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,340.62 : 36,333.43 = 18,379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,340.62/36,333.43 = 18,379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,340.62x = 36,333.43 × 18,379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,340.62x = 667,806,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,806,035.78/26,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,352.71

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