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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.97, 36,189.95 and 18,271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.97, 36,189.95 and 18,271.56 is: 25,244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.97 : 36,189.95 = 18,271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.97/36,189.95 = 18,271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.97x = 36,189.95 × 18,271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.97x = 661,246,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,246,842.82/26,193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,244.24

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