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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.26, 36,280.44 and 18,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.26, 36,280.44 and 18,363.24 is: 25,297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.26 : 36,280.44 = 18,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.26/36,280.44 = 18,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.26x = 36,280.44 × 18,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.26x = 666,226,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,226,427.03/26,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,297.89

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