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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,579.14, 36,700.59 and 18,099.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,579.14, 36,700.59 and 18,099.05 is: 24,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,579.14 : 36,700.59 = 18,099.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,579.14/36,700.59 = 18,099.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,579.14x = 36,700.59 × 18,099.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,579.14x = 664,245,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,245,697.81/26,579.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.24

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