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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,745.67, 36,926.43 and 18,584.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,745.67, 36,926.43 and 18,584.51 is: 25,658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,745.67 : 36,926.43 = 18,584.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,745.67/36,926.43 = 18,584.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,745.67x = 36,926.43 × 18,584.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,745.67x = 686,259,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,259,607.60/26,745.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.72

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