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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.96, 35,917.14 and 18,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.96, 35,917.14 and 18,589 is: 25,626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.96 : 35,917.14 = 18,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.96/35,917.14 = 18,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.96x = 35,917.14 × 18,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.96x = 667,663,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,663,715.46/26,053.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.19

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