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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.60, 36,953.82 and 18,833.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.60, 36,953.82 and 18,833.96 is: 25,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.60 : 36,953.82 = 18,833.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.60/36,953.82 = 18,833.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.60x = 36,953.82 × 18,833.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.60x = 695,986,767.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,986,767.73/26,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.65

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