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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280, 36,223.17 and 18,625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280, 36,223.17 and 18,625.83 is: 25,673.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280 : 36,223.17 = 18,625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280/36,223.17 = 18,625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280x = 36,223.17 × 18,625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280x = 674,686,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,686,606.48/26,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.01

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