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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.92, 36,184.44 and 18,585.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.92, 36,184.44 and 18,585.36 is: 25,617.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.92 : 36,184.44 = 18,585.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.92/36,184.44 = 18,585.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.92x = 36,184.44 × 18,585.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.92x = 672,500,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,500,843.80/26,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,617.21

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