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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.25, 36,182.77 and 18,274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.25, 36,182.77 and 18,274.09 is: 25,210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.25 : 36,182.77 = 18,274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.25/36,182.77 = 18,274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.25x = 36,182.77 × 18,274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.25x = 661,206,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,206,991.44/26,227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,210.69

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