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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.92, 36,210.33 and 18,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.92, 36,210.33 and 18,285.24 is: 25,227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.92 : 36,210.33 = 18,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.92/36,210.33 = 18,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.92x = 36,210.33 × 18,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.92x = 662,114,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,114,574.53/26,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,227.33

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