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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.41, 36,368.85 and 18,405.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.41, 36,368.85 and 18,405.73 is: 25,388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.41 : 36,368.85 = 18,405.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.41/36,368.85 = 18,405.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.41x = 36,368.85 × 18,405.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.41x = 669,395,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,395,233.51/26,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,388.18

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