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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.22, 36,742.44 and 18,568.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.22, 36,742.44 and 18,568.56 is: 25,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.22 : 36,742.44 = 18,568.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.22/36,742.44 = 18,568.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.22x = 36,742.44 × 18,568.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.22x = 682,254,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,254,201.69/26,623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.29

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