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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,178.49, 36,158.73 and 18,996.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,178.49, 36,158.73 and 18,996.85 is: 26,239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,178.49 : 36,158.73 = 18,996.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,178.49/36,158.73 = 18,996.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,178.49x = 36,158.73 × 18,996.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,178.49x = 686,901,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,901,970.00/26,178.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,239.17

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