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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.08, 35,946.06 and 18,610.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.08, 35,946.06 and 18,610.12 is: 25,655.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.08 : 35,946.06 = 18,610.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.08/35,946.06 = 18,610.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.08x = 35,946.06 × 18,610.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.08x = 668,960,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,960,490.13/26,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,655.17

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