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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.08, 36,280.02 and 18,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.08, 36,280.02 and 18,224.44 is: 25,160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.08 : 36,280.02 = 18,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.08/36,280.02 = 18,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.08x = 36,280.02 × 18,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.08x = 661,183,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,183,047.69/26,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.05

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