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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.03, 36,040.95 and 18,078.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.03, 36,040.95 and 18,078.09 is: 24,934.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.03 : 36,040.95 = 18,078.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.03/36,040.95 = 18,078.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.03x = 36,040.95 × 18,078.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.03x = 651,551,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,551,357.58/26,131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.01

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