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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.92, 36,215.84 and 18,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.92, 36,215.84 and 18,289.24 is: 25,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.92 : 36,215.84 = 18,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.92/36,215.84 = 18,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.92x = 36,215.84 × 18,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.92x = 662,360,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,360,189.56/26,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,232.85

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