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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.02, 35,884.57 and 18,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.02, 35,884.57 and 18,069.40 is: 24,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.02 : 35,884.57 = 18,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.02/35,884.57 = 18,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.02x = 35,884.57 × 18,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.02x = 648,412,783.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,412,783.65/26,041.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.67

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