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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.17, 35,923.08 and 18,512.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.17, 35,923.08 and 18,512.83 is: 25,513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.17 : 35,923.08 = 18,512.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.17/35,923.08 = 18,512.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.17x = 35,923.08 × 18,512.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.17x = 665,037,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,037,873.12/26,066.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,513.45

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