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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.68, 36,702.05 and 18,096.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.68, 36,702.05 and 18,096.67 is: 24,960.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.68 : 36,702.05 = 18,096.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.68/36,702.05 = 18,096.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.68x = 36,702.05 × 18,096.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.68x = 664,184,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,184,887.17/26,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,960.27

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