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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,121.07, 36,071.67 and 18,184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,121.07, 36,071.67 and 18,184.99 is: 25,112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,121.07 : 36,071.67 = 18,184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,121.07/36,071.67 = 18,184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,121.07x = 36,071.67 × 18,184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,121.07x = 655,962,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,962,958.23/26,121.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.41

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