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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,507.49, 36,541.80 and 18,524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,507.49, 36,541.80 and 18,524.94 is: 25,537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,507.49 : 36,541.80 = 18,524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,507.49/36,541.80 = 18,524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,507.49x = 36,541.80 × 18,524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,507.49x = 676,934,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,934,652.49/26,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,537.49

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