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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.20, 36,263.05 and 18,350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.20, 36,263.05 and 18,350.18 is: 25,280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.20 : 36,263.05 = 18,350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.20/36,263.05 = 18,350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.20x = 36,263.05 × 18,350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.20x = 665,433,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,433,403.64/26,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,280.31

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