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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.92, 36,213.09 and 18,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.92, 36,213.09 and 18,287.24 is: 25,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.92 : 36,213.09 = 18,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.92/36,213.09 = 18,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.92x = 36,213.09 × 18,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.92x = 662,237,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,237,467.97/26,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.09

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