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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.97, 36,188.57 and 18,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.97, 36,188.57 and 18,270.56 is: 25,242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.97 : 36,188.57 = 18,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.97/36,188.57 = 18,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.97x = 36,188.57 × 18,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.97x = 661,185,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,185,575.65/26,192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,242.86

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