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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.05, 35,911.29 and 18,389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.05, 35,911.29 and 18,389.55 is: 25,365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.05 : 35,911.29 = 18,389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.05/35,911.29 = 18,389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.05x = 35,911.29 × 18,389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.05x = 660,392,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,392,463.02/26,035.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,365.52

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