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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,764.89, 36,914.74 and 18,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,764.89, 36,914.74 and 18,273.84 is: 25,203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,764.89 : 36,914.74 = 18,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,764.89/36,914.74 = 18,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,764.89x = 36,914.74 × 18,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,764.89x = 674,574,052.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,574,052.40/26,764.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,203.69

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