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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.46, 36,357.48 and 18,806.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.46, 36,357.48 and 18,806.65 is: 25,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.46 : 36,357.48 = 18,806.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.46/36,357.48 = 18,806.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.46x = 36,357.48 × 18,806.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.46x = 683,762,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,762,401.24/26,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,926.15

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