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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,184.48, 36,176.91 and 18,262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,184.48, 36,176.91 and 18,262.07 is: 25,231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,184.48 : 36,176.91 = 18,262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,184.48/36,176.91 = 18,262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,184.48x = 36,176.91 × 18,262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,184.48x = 660,665,455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,665,455.32/26,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,231.18

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