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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,785.98, 36,994.91 and 18,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,785.98, 36,994.91 and 18,273.48 is: 25,238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,785.98 : 36,994.91 = 18,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,785.98/36,994.91 = 18,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,785.98x = 36,994.91 × 18,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,785.98x = 676,025,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,025,656.62/26,785.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,238.04

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