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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.96, 35,921.28 and 18,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.96, 35,921.28 and 18,592 is: 25,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.96 : 35,921.28 = 18,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.96/35,921.28 = 18,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.96x = 35,921.28 × 18,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.96x = 667,848,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,848,437.76/26,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,630.33

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