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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.82, 36,887.04 and 18,195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.82, 36,887.04 and 18,195.17 is: 25,129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.82 : 36,887.04 = 18,195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.82/36,887.04 = 18,195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.82x = 36,887.04 × 18,195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.82x = 671,165,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,165,779.16/26,707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,129.94

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