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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.02, 36,756.27 and 18,697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.02, 36,756.27 and 18,697.26 is: 25,813.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.02 : 36,756.27 = 18,697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.02/36,756.27 = 18,697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.02x = 36,756.27 × 18,697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.02x = 687,241,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,241,536.82/26,623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,813.81

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