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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.76, 36,745.38 and 18,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.76, 36,745.38 and 18,244.20 is: 25,173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.76 : 36,745.38 = 18,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.76/36,745.38 = 18,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.76x = 36,745.38 × 18,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.76x = 670,390,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,390,061.80/26,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,173.52

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