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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,176.02, 36,134.28 and 18,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,176.02, 36,134.28 and 18,215.34 is: 25,145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,176.02 : 36,134.28 = 18,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,176.02/36,134.28 = 18,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,176.02x = 36,134.28 × 18,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,176.02x = 658,198,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,198,195.86/26,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,145.08

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