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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.08, 36,756.99 and 18,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.08, 36,756.99 and 18,995.58 is: 26,199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.08 : 36,756.99 = 18,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.08/36,756.99 = 18,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.08x = 36,756.99 × 18,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.08x = 698,220,344.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,220,344.10/26,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,199.56

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