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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,194.46, 36,164.69 and 18,233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,194.46, 36,164.69 and 18,233.78 is: 25,173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,194.46 : 36,164.69 = 18,233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,194.46/36,164.69 = 18,233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,194.46x = 36,164.69 × 18,233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,194.46x = 659,418,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,418,729.24/26,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,173.98

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