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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.28, 36,575.39 and 18,023.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.28, 36,575.39 and 18,023.22 is: 24,873.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.28 : 36,575.39 = 18,023.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.28/36,575.39 = 18,023.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.28x = 36,575.39 × 18,023.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.28x = 659,206,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,206,300.56/26,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.57

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