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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,408.88, 36,444.72 and 18,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,408.88, 36,444.72 and 18,028.08 is: 24,879.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,408.88 : 36,444.72 = 18,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,408.88/36,444.72 = 18,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,408.88x = 36,444.72 × 18,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,408.88x = 657,028,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,028,327.74/26,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.07

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