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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.74, 36,334.98 and 18,381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.74, 36,334.98 and 18,381.06 is: 25,354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.74 : 36,334.98 = 18,381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.74/36,334.98 = 18,381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.74x = 36,334.98 × 18,381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.74x = 667,875,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,875,447.48/26,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,354.26

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