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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.96, 35,915.76 and 18,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.96, 35,915.76 and 18,588 is: 25,624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.96 : 35,915.76 = 18,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.96/35,915.76 = 18,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.96x = 35,915.76 × 18,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.96x = 667,602,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,602,146.88/26,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,624.81

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