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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,110.99, 36,005.61 and 18,549.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,110.99, 36,005.61 and 18,549.46 is: 25,578.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,110.99 : 36,005.61 = 18,549.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,110.99/36,005.61 = 18,549.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,110.99x = 36,005.61 × 18,549.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,110.99x = 667,884,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,884,622.47/26,110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,578.68

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