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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244, 36,229.65 and 18,183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244, 36,229.65 and 18,183.77 is: 25,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244 : 36,229.65 = 18,183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244/36,229.65 = 18,183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244x = 36,229.65 × 18,183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244x = 658,791,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,791,445.76/26,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,102.55

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