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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.60, 36,708.15 and 18,136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.60, 36,708.15 and 18,136.63 is: 25,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.60 : 36,708.15 = 18,136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.60/36,708.15 = 18,136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.60x = 36,708.15 × 18,136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.60x = 665,762,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,762,134.53/26,590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,037.50

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