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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.87, 36,780.09 and 18,182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.87, 36,780.09 and 18,182.02 is: 25,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.87 : 36,780.09 = 18,182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.87/36,780.09 = 18,182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.87x = 36,780.09 × 18,182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.87x = 668,736,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,736,148.08/26,674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.90

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