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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,370.42, 36,347.73 and 18,716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,370.42, 36,347.73 and 18,716.34 is: 25,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,370.42 : 36,347.73 = 18,716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,370.42/36,347.73 = 18,716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,370.42x = 36,347.73 × 18,716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,370.42x = 680,296,472.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,296,472.91/26,370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.71

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