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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.04, 36,993.66 and 18,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.04, 36,993.66 and 18,296.08 is: 25,255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.04 : 36,993.66 = 18,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.04/36,993.66 = 18,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.04x = 36,993.66 × 18,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.04x = 676,838,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,838,962.85/26,800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.15

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