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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.92, 35,984.91 and 18,529.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.92, 35,984.91 and 18,529.06 is: 25,579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.92 : 35,984.91 = 18,529.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.92/35,984.91 = 18,529.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.92x = 35,984.91 × 18,529.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.92x = 666,766,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,766,556.48/26,066.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,579.03

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