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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.20, 36,463.68 and 18,047.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.20, 36,463.68 and 18,047.04 is: 24,908.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.20 : 36,463.68 = 18,047.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.20/36,463.68 = 18,047.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.20x = 36,463.68 × 18,047.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.20x = 658,061,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,061,491.51/26,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,908.46

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