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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,346.12, 36,341.02 and 18,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,346.12, 36,341.02 and 18,385.44 is: 25,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,346.12 : 36,341.02 = 18,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,346.12/36,341.02 = 18,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,346.12x = 36,341.02 × 18,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,346.12x = 668,145,369.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,145,369.12/26,346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,360.30

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