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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.81, 36,664.57 and 18,498.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.81, 36,664.57 and 18,498.42 is: 25,522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.81 : 36,664.57 = 18,498.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.81/36,664.57 = 18,498.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.81x = 36,664.57 × 18,498.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.81x = 678,236,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,236,568.73/26,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.74

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