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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.96, 35,907.48 and 18,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.96, 35,907.48 and 18,582 is: 25,616.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.96 : 35,907.48 = 18,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.96/35,907.48 = 18,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.96x = 35,907.48 × 18,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.96x = 667,232,793.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,232,793.36/26,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,616.53

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