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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,368.63, 36,350.84 and 18,801.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,368.63, 36,350.84 and 18,801.81 is: 25,919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,368.63 : 36,350.84 = 18,801.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,368.63/36,350.84 = 18,801.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,368.63x = 36,350.84 × 18,801.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,368.63x = 683,461,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,461,587.02/26,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,919.50

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