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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.08, 36,198 and 18,302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.08, 36,198 and 18,302.88 is: 25,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.08 : 36,198 = 18,302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.08/36,198 = 18,302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.08x = 36,198 × 18,302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.08x = 662,527,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,527,650.24/26,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,215.06

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