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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,861.64, 37,039.17 and 18,365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,861.64, 37,039.17 and 18,365.14 is: 25,323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,861.64 : 37,039.17 = 18,365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,861.64/37,039.17 = 18,365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,861.64x = 37,039.17 × 18,365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,861.64x = 680,229,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,229,542.53/26,861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,323.46

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