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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,537.76, 36,644.40 and 18,178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,537.76, 36,644.40 and 18,178.56 is: 25,101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,537.76 : 36,644.40 = 18,178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,537.76/36,644.40 = 18,178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,537.76x = 36,644.40 × 18,178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,537.76x = 666,142,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,142,424.06/26,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,101.68

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