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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.92, 35,994.43 and 18,542.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.92, 35,994.43 and 18,542.31 is: 25,578.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.92 : 35,994.43 = 18,542.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.92/35,994.43 = 18,542.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.92x = 35,994.43 × 18,542.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.92x = 667,419,879.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,419,879.33/26,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,578.58

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