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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,119.24, 36,016.99 and 18,557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,119.24, 36,016.99 and 18,557.70 is: 25,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,119.24 : 36,016.99 = 18,557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,119.24/36,016.99 = 18,557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,119.24x = 36,016.99 × 18,557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,119.24x = 668,392,495.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,392,495.32/26,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.04

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