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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.68, 36,706.19 and 18,099.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.68, 36,706.19 and 18,099.67 is: 24,964.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.68 : 36,706.19 = 18,099.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.68/36,706.19 = 18,099.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.68x = 36,706.19 × 18,099.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.68x = 664,369,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,369,925.96/26,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,964.41

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