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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.14, 35,899.53 and 18,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.14, 35,899.53 and 18,060.98 is: 24,924.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.14 : 35,899.53 = 18,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.14/35,899.53 = 18,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.14x = 35,899.53 × 18,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.14x = 648,380,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,380,513.84/26,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,924.16

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