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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.08, 36,062.95 and 18,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.08, 36,062.95 and 18,171.92 is: 25,084.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.08 : 36,062.95 = 18,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.08/36,062.95 = 18,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.08x = 36,062.95 × 18,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.08x = 655,332,968.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,332,968.63/26,125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,084.44

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