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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.62, 36,033.39 and 18,046.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.62, 36,033.39 and 18,046.89 is: 24,922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.62 : 36,033.39 = 18,046.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.62/36,033.39 = 18,046.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.62x = 36,033.39 × 18,046.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.62x = 650,290,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,290,625.66/26,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,922.40

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