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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,641.31, 36,767.46 and 18,586.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,641.31, 36,767.46 and 18,586.65 is: 25,651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,641.31 : 36,767.46 = 18,586.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,641.31/36,767.46 = 18,586.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,641.31x = 36,767.46 × 18,586.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,641.31x = 683,383,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,383,935.60/26,641.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,651.29

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