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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,355.44, 36,308.04 and 18,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,355.44, 36,308.04 and 18,383.60 is: 25,325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,355.44 : 36,308.04 = 18,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,355.44/36,308.04 = 18,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,355.44x = 36,308.04 × 18,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,355.44x = 667,472,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,472,484.14/26,355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,325.80

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