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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.81, 36,954.51 and 18,282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.81, 36,954.51 and 18,282.66 is: 25,240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.81 : 36,954.51 = 18,282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.81/36,954.51 = 18,282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.81x = 36,954.51 × 18,282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.81x = 675,626,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,626,637.50/26,767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,240.26

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