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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.06, 36,050.18 and 18,593.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.06, 36,050.18 and 18,593.57 is: 25,632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.06 : 36,050.18 = 18,593.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.06/36,050.18 = 18,593.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.06x = 36,050.18 × 18,593.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.06x = 670,301,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,301,272.12/26,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,632.88

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