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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,080.08, 35,952.96 and 18,615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,080.08, 35,952.96 and 18,615.12 is: 25,662.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,080.08 : 35,952.96 = 18,615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,080.08/35,952.96 = 18,615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,080.08x = 35,952.96 × 18,615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,080.08x = 669,268,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,268,664.76/26,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,662.06

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