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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.49, 36,299.34 and 18,376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.49, 36,299.34 and 18,376.47 is: 25,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.49 : 36,299.34 = 18,376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.49/36,299.34 = 18,376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.49x = 36,299.34 × 18,376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.49x = 667,053,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,053,732.53/26,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,316.58

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