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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.54, 36,044.64 and 18,191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.54, 36,044.64 and 18,191.93 is: 25,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.54 : 36,044.64 = 18,191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.54/36,044.64 = 18,191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.54x = 36,044.64 × 18,191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.54x = 655,721,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,721,387.53/26,163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.41

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