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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.90, 36,086.58 and 18,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.90, 36,086.58 and 18,504 is: 25,521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.90 : 36,086.58 = 18,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.90/36,086.58 = 18,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.90x = 36,086.58 × 18,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.90x = 667,746,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,746,076.32/26,163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,521.66

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