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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.97, 36,082.14 and 18,594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.97, 36,082.14 and 18,594.54 is: 25,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.97 : 36,082.14 = 18,594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.97/36,082.14 = 18,594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.97x = 36,082.14 × 18,594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.97x = 670,930,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,930,795.52/26,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,656.06

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