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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.46, 35,901.27 and 18,577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.46, 35,901.27 and 18,577.50 is: 25,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.46 : 35,901.27 = 18,577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.46/35,901.27 = 18,577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.46x = 35,901.27 × 18,577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.46x = 666,955,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,955,843.43/26,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,610.32

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