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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.39, 36,741.87 and 18,154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.39, 36,741.87 and 18,154.62 is: 25,024.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.39 : 36,741.87 = 18,154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.39/36,741.87 = 18,154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.39x = 36,741.87 × 18,154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.39x = 667,034,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,034,687.94/26,655.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,024.38

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