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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.96, 36,876.48 and 18,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.96, 36,876.48 and 18,767.44 is: 25,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.96 : 36,876.48 = 18,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.96/36,876.48 = 18,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.96x = 36,876.48 × 18,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.96x = 692,077,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,077,125.81/26,749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,872.08

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