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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.49, 36,343.77 and 18,796.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.49, 36,343.77 and 18,796.70 is: 25,912.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.49 : 36,343.77 = 18,796.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.49/36,343.77 = 18,796.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.49x = 36,343.77 × 18,796.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.49x = 683,142,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,142,759.84/26,363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,912.46

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