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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.16, 36,173.94 and 18,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.16, 36,173.94 and 18,259.80 is: 25,198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.16 : 36,173.94 = 18,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.16/36,173.94 = 18,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.16x = 36,173.94 × 18,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.16x = 660,528,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,528,909.61/26,213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,198.37

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