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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.83, 36,199.04 and 18,303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.83, 36,199.04 and 18,303.63 is: 25,216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.83 : 36,199.04 = 18,303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.83/36,199.04 = 18,303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.83x = 36,199.04 × 18,303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.83x = 662,573,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,573,743.00/26,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.09

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