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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.99, 36,004.23 and 18,548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.99, 36,004.23 and 18,548.46 is: 25,577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.99 : 36,004.23 = 18,548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.99/36,004.23 = 18,548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.99x = 36,004.23 × 18,548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.99x = 667,823,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,823,019.99/26,109.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,577.30

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