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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.33, 36,163.13 and 18,232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.33, 36,163.13 and 18,232.65 is: 25,172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.33 : 36,163.13 = 18,232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.33/36,163.13 = 18,232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.33x = 36,163.13 × 18,232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.33x = 659,349,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,349,601.03/26,193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,172.42

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