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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.62, 36,533.71 and 18,519.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.62, 36,533.71 and 18,519.07 is: 25,529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.62 : 36,533.71 = 18,519.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.62/36,533.71 = 18,519.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.62x = 36,533.71 × 18,519.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.62x = 676,570,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,570,332.85/26,501.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,529.40

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