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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,367.66, 36,370.58 and 18,406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,367.66, 36,370.58 and 18,406.98 is: 25,389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,367.66 : 36,370.58 = 18,406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,367.66/36,370.58 = 18,406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,367.66x = 36,370.58 × 18,406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,367.66x = 669,472,446.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,472,446.61/26,367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,389.91

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