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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.28, 36,646.44 and 18,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.28, 36,646.44 and 18,092.16 is: 24,976.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.28 : 36,646.44 = 18,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.28/36,646.44 = 18,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.28x = 36,646.44 × 18,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.28x = 663,013,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,013,255.91/26,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.69

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