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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550.54, 36,626.04 and 18,575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550.54, 36,626.04 and 18,575.28 is: 25,624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550.54 : 36,626.04 = 18,575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550.54/36,626.04 = 18,575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550.54x = 36,626.04 × 18,575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550.54x = 680,338,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,338,948.29/26,550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,624.30

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