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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.40, 36,250.56 and 18,613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.40, 36,250.56 and 18,613.44 is: 25,672.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.40 : 36,250.56 = 18,613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.40/36,250.56 = 18,613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.40x = 36,250.56 × 18,613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.40x = 674,747,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,747,623.53/26,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,672.98

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