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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.44, 36,255.60 and 18,345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.44, 36,255.60 and 18,345.24 is: 25,272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.44 : 36,255.60 = 18,345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.44/36,255.60 = 18,345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.44x = 36,255.60 × 18,345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.44x = 665,117,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,117,683.34/26,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,272.89

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