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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.50, 36,106.77 and 18,202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.50, 36,106.77 and 18,202.87 is: 25,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.50 : 36,106.77 = 18,202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.50/36,106.77 = 18,202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.50x = 36,106.77 × 18,202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.50x = 657,246,840.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,246,840.43/26,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,110.20

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