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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,055.96, 35,919.90 and 18,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,055.96, 35,919.90 and 18,591 is: 25,628.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,055.96 : 35,919.90 = 18,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,055.96/35,919.90 = 18,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,055.96x = 35,919.90 × 18,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,055.96x = 667,786,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,786,860.90/26,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,628.95

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