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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.74, 36,338.60 and 18,792.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.74, 36,338.60 and 18,792.95 is: 25,907.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.74 : 36,338.60 = 18,792.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.74/36,338.60 = 18,792.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.74x = 36,338.60 × 18,792.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.74x = 682,909,358.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,909,358.16/26,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,907.29

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