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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,508.02, 36,542.46 and 18,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,508.02, 36,542.46 and 18,525.44 is: 25,538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,508.02 : 36,542.46 = 18,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,508.02/36,542.46 = 18,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,508.02x = 36,542.46 × 18,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,508.02x = 676,965,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,965,150.18/26,508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,538.13

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