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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.18, 36,199.83 and 18,711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.18, 36,199.83 and 18,711.06 is: 25,797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.18 : 36,199.83 = 18,711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.18/36,199.83 = 18,711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.18x = 36,199.83 × 18,711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.18x = 677,337,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,337,191.12/26,256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.25

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