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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.33, 36,528.57 and 18,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.33, 36,528.57 and 18,083.25 is: 24,944.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.33 : 36,528.57 = 18,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.33/36,528.57 = 18,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.33x = 36,528.57 × 18,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.33x = 660,555,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,555,263.45/26,481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,944.19

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