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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,374.54, 36,404.67 and 18,808.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,374.54, 36,404.67 and 18,808.88 is: 25,961.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,374.54 : 36,404.67 = 18,808.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,374.54/36,404.67 = 18,808.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,374.54x = 36,404.67 × 18,808.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,374.54x = 684,731,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,731,106.44/26,374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,961.83

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