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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,619.52, 36,751.44 and 18,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,619.52, 36,751.44 and 18,693.76 is: 25,808.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,619.52 : 36,751.44 = 18,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,619.52/36,751.44 = 18,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,619.52x = 36,751.44 × 18,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,619.52x = 687,022,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,022,599.01/26,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,808.98

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