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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.70, 36,437.49 and 18,463.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.70, 36,437.49 and 18,463.02 is: 25,459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.70 : 36,437.49 = 18,463.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.70/36,437.49 = 18,463.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.70x = 36,437.49 × 18,463.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.70x = 672,746,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,746,106.62/26,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,459.95

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