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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.84, 36,626.41 and 18,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.84, 36,626.41 and 18,042.08 is: 24,884.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.84 : 36,626.41 = 18,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.84/36,626.41 = 18,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.84x = 36,626.41 × 18,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.84x = 660,816,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,816,458.75/26,554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.97

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