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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.72, 36,740.36 and 18,567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.72, 36,740.36 and 18,567.05 is: 25,624.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.72 : 36,740.36 = 18,567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.72/36,740.36 = 18,567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.72x = 36,740.36 × 18,567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.72x = 682,160,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,160,239.41/26,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,624.20

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