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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,858.26, 37,034.52 and 18,361.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,858.26, 37,034.52 and 18,361.77 is: 25,318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,858.26 : 37,034.52 = 18,361.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,858.26/37,034.52 = 18,361.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,858.26x = 37,034.52 × 18,361.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,858.26x = 680,019,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,019,338.30/26,858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,318.82

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