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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.52, 36,759.72 and 18,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.52, 36,759.72 and 18,699.76 is: 25,817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.52 : 36,759.72 = 18,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.52/36,759.72 = 18,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.52x = 36,759.72 × 18,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.52x = 687,397,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,397,941.67/26,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,817.26

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