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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.12, 36,228.87 and 18,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.12, 36,228.87 and 18,629.96 is: 25,678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.12 : 36,228.87 = 18,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.12/36,228.87 = 18,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.12x = 36,228.87 × 18,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.12x = 674,942,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,942,217.80/26,284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,678.71

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