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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.96, 37,023.86 and 18,329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.96, 37,023.86 and 18,329.51 is: 25,299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.96 : 37,023.86 = 18,329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.96/37,023.86 = 18,329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.96x = 37,023.86 × 18,329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.96x = 678,629,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,629,350.49/26,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,299.37

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