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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,232.53, 36,157.69 and 18,565.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,232.53, 36,157.69 and 18,565.89 is: 25,590.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,232.53 : 36,157.69 = 18,565.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,232.53/36,157.69 = 18,565.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,232.53x = 36,157.69 × 18,565.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,232.53x = 671,299,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,299,786.20/26,232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.35

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