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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351.10, 36,347.82 and 18,390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351.10, 36,347.82 and 18,390.42 is: 25,367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351.10 : 36,347.82 = 18,390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351.10/36,347.82 = 18,390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351.10x = 36,347.82 × 18,390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351.10x = 668,451,675.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,451,675.88/26,351.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,367.13

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