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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.48, 36,548.68 and 18,529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.48, 36,548.68 and 18,529.96 is: 25,544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.48 : 36,548.68 = 18,529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.48/36,548.68 = 18,529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.48x = 36,548.68 × 18,529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.48x = 677,245,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,245,578.45/26,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,544.41

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