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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.46, 36,351.96 and 18,802.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.46, 36,351.96 and 18,802.65 is: 25,920.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.46 : 36,351.96 = 18,802.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.46/36,351.96 = 18,802.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.46x = 36,351.96 × 18,802.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.46x = 683,513,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,513,180.69/26,369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,920.64

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