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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.58, 36,470.65 and 18,492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.58, 36,470.65 and 18,492.92 is: 25,528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.58 : 36,470.65 = 18,492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.58/36,470.65 = 18,492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.58x = 36,470.65 × 18,492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.58x = 674,448,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,448,812.80/26,419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.37

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