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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.91, 35,917.16 and 18,863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.91, 35,917.16 and 18,863.62 is: 26,010.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.91 : 35,917.16 = 18,863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.91/35,917.16 = 18,863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.91x = 35,917.16 × 18,863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.91x = 677,527,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,527,657.72/26,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.83

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