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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.89, 36,157.76 and 18,150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.89, 36,157.76 and 18,150.23 is: 25,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.89 : 36,157.76 = 18,150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.89/36,157.76 = 18,150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.89x = 36,157.76 × 18,150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.89x = 656,271,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,271,659.93/26,228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,020.95

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