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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,657.76, 36,793.49 and 18,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,657.76, 36,793.49 and 18,180.10 is: 25,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,657.76 : 36,793.49 = 18,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,657.76/36,793.49 = 18,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,657.76x = 36,793.49 × 18,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,657.76x = 668,909,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,909,177.94/26,657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,092.48

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