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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.42, 36,202.89 and 18,590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.42, 36,202.89 and 18,590.44 is: 25,655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.42 : 36,202.89 = 18,590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.42/36,202.89 = 18,590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.42x = 36,202.89 × 18,590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.42x = 673,027,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,027,654.37/26,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,655.35

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