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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.58, 36,235.02 and 18,191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.58, 36,235.02 and 18,191.94 is: 25,115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.58 : 36,235.02 = 18,191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.58/36,235.02 = 18,191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.58x = 36,235.02 × 18,191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.58x = 659,185,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,185,309.74/26,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,115.09

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