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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.68, 35,974.80 and 18,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.68, 35,974.80 and 18,008.80 is: 24,845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.68 : 35,974.80 = 18,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.68/35,974.80 = 18,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.68x = 35,974.80 × 18,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.68x = 647,862,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,862,978.24/26,075.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,845.49

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