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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.36, 35,895.15 and 18,029.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.36, 35,895.15 and 18,029.75 is: 24,890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.36 : 35,895.15 = 18,029.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.36/35,895.15 = 18,029.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.36x = 35,895.15 × 18,029.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.36x = 647,180,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,180,401.24/26,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.25

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