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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.61, 35,898.26 and 18,032.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.61, 35,898.26 and 18,032.00 is: 24,893.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.61 : 35,898.26 = 18,032.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.61/35,898.26 = 18,032.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.61x = 35,898.26 × 18,032.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.61x = 647,317,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,317,154.67/26,003.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.36

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