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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.66, 35,901.62 and 18,062.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.66, 35,901.62 and 18,062.49 is: 24,926.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.66 : 35,901.62 = 18,062.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.66/35,901.62 = 18,062.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.66x = 35,901.62 × 18,062.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.66x = 648,472,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,472,561.92/26,015.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.24

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