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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.46, 36,363 and 18,810.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.46, 36,363 and 18,810.66 is: 25,931.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.46 : 36,363 = 18,810.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.46/36,363 = 18,810.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.46x = 36,363 × 18,810.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.46x = 684,012,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,012,029.58/26,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,931.69

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