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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.98, 35,944.73 and 18,783.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.98, 35,944.73 and 18,783.03 is: 25,922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.98 : 35,944.73 = 18,783.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.98/35,944.73 = 18,783.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.98x = 35,944.73 × 18,783.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.98x = 675,150,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,150,941.93/26,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,922.50

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