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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.15, 36,798.17 and 18,183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.15, 36,798.17 and 18,183.49 is: 25,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.15 : 36,798.17 = 18,183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.15/36,798.17 = 18,183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.15x = 36,798.17 × 18,183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.15x = 669,118,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,118,973.30/26,661.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.15

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