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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,866.01, 37,045.19 and 18,369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,866.01, 37,045.19 and 18,369.53 is: 25,329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,866.01 : 37,045.19 = 18,369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,866.01/37,045.19 = 18,369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,866.01x = 37,045.19 × 18,369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,866.01x = 680,502,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,502,637.21/26,866.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,329.50

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