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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.24, 36,344.81 and 18,797.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.24, 36,344.81 and 18,797.45 is: 25,913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.24 : 36,344.81 = 18,797.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.24/36,344.81 = 18,797.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.24x = 36,344.81 × 18,797.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.24x = 683,189,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,189,614.00/26,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,913.50

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