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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.11, 35,896.20 and 18,030.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.11, 35,896.20 and 18,030.51 is: 24,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.11 : 35,896.20 = 18,030.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.11/35,896.20 = 18,030.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.11x = 35,896.20 × 18,030.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.11x = 647,226,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,226,793.06/26,002.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.32

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