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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.58, 36,243.93 and 18,324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.58, 36,243.93 and 18,324.88 is: 25,286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.58 : 36,243.93 = 18,324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.58/36,243.93 = 18,324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.58x = 36,243.93 × 18,324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.58x = 664,165,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,165,667.98/26,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,286.54

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