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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,144.07, 36,041.91 and 18,587.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,144.07, 36,041.91 and 18,587.58 is: 25,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,144.07 : 36,041.91 = 18,587.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,144.07/36,041.91 = 18,587.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,144.07x = 36,041.91 × 18,587.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,144.07x = 669,931,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,931,785.17/26,144.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,624.62

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