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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,367.63, 36,349.46 and 18,800.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,367.63, 36,349.46 and 18,800.81 is: 25,918.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,367.63 : 36,349.46 = 18,800.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,367.63/36,349.46 = 18,800.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,367.63x = 36,349.46 × 18,800.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,367.63x = 683,399,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,399,222.12/26,367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,918.12

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