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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.24, 36,791.04 and 18,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.24, 36,791.04 and 18,182.32 is: 25,099.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.24 : 36,791.04 = 18,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.24/36,791.04 = 18,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.24x = 36,791.04 × 18,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.24x = 668,946,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,946,462.41/26,652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.07

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