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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.42, 36,962.94 and 18,824.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.42, 36,962.94 and 18,824.46 is: 25,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.42 : 36,962.94 = 18,824.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.42/36,962.94 = 18,824.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.42x = 36,962.94 × 18,824.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.42x = 695,807,385.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,807,385.51/26,775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,986.80

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