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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.68, 36,956.50 and 18,836.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.68, 36,956.50 and 18,836.04 is: 25,985.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.68 : 36,956.50 = 18,836.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.68/36,956.50 = 18,836.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.68x = 36,956.50 × 18,836.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.68x = 696,114,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,114,112.26/26,788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.38

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