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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,201.72, 36,096.90 and 18,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,201.72, 36,096.90 and 18,230.24 is: 25,114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,201.72 : 36,096.90 = 18,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,201.72/36,096.90 = 18,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,201.72x = 36,096.90 × 18,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,201.72x = 658,055,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,055,150.26/26,201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,114.96

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