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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.09, 36,321.68 and 18,789.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.09, 36,321.68 and 18,789.33 is: 25,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.09 : 36,321.68 = 18,789.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.09/36,321.68 = 18,789.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.09x = 36,321.68 × 18,789.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.09x = 682,460,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,460,214.85/26,359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,890.89

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