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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,194.08, 36,163.98 and 18,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,194.08, 36,163.98 and 18,031.62 is: 24,894.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,194.08 : 36,163.98 = 18,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,194.08/36,163.98 = 18,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,194.08x = 36,163.98 × 18,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,194.08x = 652,095,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,095,145.05/26,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,894.75

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