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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.56, 36,689.44 and 18,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.56, 36,689.44 and 18,052.48 is: 24,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.56 : 36,689.44 = 18,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.56/36,689.44 = 18,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.56x = 36,689.44 × 18,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.56x = 662,335,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,335,381.81/26,564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.05

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