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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.25, 36,184.15 and 18,275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.25, 36,184.15 and 18,275.09 is: 25,212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.25 : 36,184.15 = 18,275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.25/36,184.15 = 18,275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.25x = 36,184.15 × 18,275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.25x = 661,268,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,268,597.82/26,228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,212.07

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