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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.48, 36,179.67 and 18,264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.48, 36,179.67 and 18,264.07 is: 25,233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.48 : 36,179.67 = 18,264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.48/36,179.67 = 18,264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.48x = 36,179.67 × 18,264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.48x = 660,788,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,788,025.46/26,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.94

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