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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.92, 35,983.53 and 18,528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.92, 35,983.53 and 18,528.06 is: 25,577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.92 : 35,983.53 = 18,528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.92/35,983.53 = 18,528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.92x = 35,983.53 × 18,528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.92x = 666,705,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,705,002.85/26,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,577.65

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