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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,418.90, 36,464.13 and 18,034.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,418.90, 36,464.13 and 18,034.50 is: 24,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,418.90 : 36,464.13 = 18,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,418.90/36,464.13 = 18,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,418.90x = 36,464.13 × 18,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,418.90x = 657,612,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,612,352.49/26,418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.74

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