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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.46, 36,043.18 and 18,190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.46, 36,043.18 and 18,190.85 is: 25,060.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.46 : 36,043.18 = 18,190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.46/36,043.18 = 18,190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.46x = 36,043.18 × 18,190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.46x = 655,655,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,655,855.21/26,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.94

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