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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,580.14, 36,701.97 and 18,100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,580.14, 36,701.97 and 18,100.05 is: 24,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,580.14 : 36,701.97 = 18,100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,580.14/36,701.97 = 18,100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,580.14x = 36,701.97 × 18,100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,580.14x = 664,307,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,307,492.10/26,580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,992.63

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