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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,199.72, 36,094.14 and 18,228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,199.72, 36,094.14 and 18,228.24 is: 25,112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,199.72 : 36,094.14 = 18,228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,199.72/36,094.14 = 18,228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,199.72x = 36,094.14 × 18,228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,199.72x = 657,932,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,932,646.51/26,199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.20

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