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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.08, 36,759.74 and 18,997.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.08, 36,759.74 and 18,997.58 is: 26,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.08 : 36,759.74 = 18,997.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.08/36,759.74 = 18,997.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.08x = 36,759.74 × 18,997.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.08x = 698,346,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,346,101.43/26,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.31

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