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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,764.42, 36,947.74 and 18,813.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,764.42, 36,947.74 and 18,813.46 is: 25,971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,764.42 : 36,947.74 = 18,813.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,764.42/36,947.74 = 18,813.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,764.42x = 36,947.74 × 18,813.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,764.42x = 695,114,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,114,828.58/26,764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.60

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