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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.66, 35,903 and 18,063.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.66, 35,903 and 18,063.49 is: 24,927.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.66 : 35,903 = 18,063.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.66/35,903 = 18,063.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.66x = 35,903 × 18,063.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.66x = 648,533,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,533,481.47/26,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.62

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