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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,432.72, 36,466.44 and 18,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,432.72, 36,466.44 and 18,034.64 is: 24,880.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,432.72 : 36,466.44 = 18,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,432.72/36,466.44 = 18,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,432.72x = 36,466.44 × 18,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,432.72x = 657,659,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,659,117.48/26,432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.49

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