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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.97, 36,083.52 and 18,595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.97, 36,083.52 and 18,595.54 is: 25,657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.97 : 36,083.52 = 18,595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.97/36,083.52 = 18,595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.97x = 36,083.52 × 18,595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.97x = 670,992,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,992,539.50/26,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,657.44

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