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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,785.68, 36,952.36 and 18,833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,785.68, 36,952.36 and 18,833.04 is: 25,981.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,785.68 : 36,952.36 = 18,833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,785.68/36,952.36 = 18,833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,785.68x = 36,952.36 × 18,833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,785.68x = 695,925,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,925,273.97/26,785.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,981.24

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