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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,765.16, 36,950.64 and 18,280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,765.16, 36,950.64 and 18,280.02 is: 25,236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,765.16 : 36,950.64 = 18,280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,765.16/36,950.64 = 18,280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,765.16x = 36,950.64 × 18,280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,765.16x = 675,458,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,458,438.21/26,765.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,236.48

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