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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.61, 35,895.50 and 18,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.61, 35,895.50 and 18,030 is: 24,890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.61 : 35,895.50 = 18,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.61/35,895.50 = 18,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.61x = 35,895.50 × 18,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.61x = 647,195,865
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,195,865/26,001.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.61

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