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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.64, 36,626.87 and 18,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.64, 36,626.87 and 18,026.52 is: 27,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.64 : 36,626.87 = 18,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.64/36,626.87 = 18,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.64x = 36,626.87 × 18,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.64x = 660,255,123.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,255,123.11/24,449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,004.70

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