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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.06, 36,393.52 and 18,825.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.06, 36,393.52 and 18,825.49 is: 25,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.06 : 36,393.52 = 18,825.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.06/36,393.52 = 18,825.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.06x = 36,393.52 × 18,825.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.06x = 685,125,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,125,664.86/26,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,995.00

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