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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.62, 36,334.81 and 18,380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.62, 36,334.81 and 18,380.94 is: 25,354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.62 : 36,334.81 = 18,380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.62/36,334.81 = 18,380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.62x = 36,334.81 × 18,380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.62x = 667,867,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,867,962.52/26,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,354.10

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