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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.93, 36,778.80 and 18,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.93, 36,778.80 and 18,181.08 is: 25,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.93 : 36,778.80 = 18,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.93/36,778.80 = 18,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.93x = 36,778.80 × 18,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.93x = 668,678,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,678,214.20/26,673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.60

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