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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,432.64, 36,434.88 and 18,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,432.64, 36,434.88 and 18,034.56 is: 24,858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,432.64 : 36,434.88 = 18,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,432.64/36,434.88 = 18,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,432.64x = 36,434.88 × 18,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,432.64x = 657,087,029.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,087,029.45/26,432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.93

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