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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.05, 35,907.17 and 18,386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.05, 35,907.17 and 18,386.55 is: 25,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.05 : 35,907.17 = 18,386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.05/35,907.17 = 18,386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.05x = 35,907.17 × 18,386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.05x = 660,208,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,208,884.63/26,032.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,361.39

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