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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,858.76, 37,035.21 and 18,362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,858.76, 37,035.21 and 18,362.27 is: 25,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,858.76 : 37,035.21 = 18,362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,858.76/37,035.21 = 18,362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,858.76x = 37,035.21 × 18,362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,858.76x = 680,050,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,050,340.35/26,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,319.50

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