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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.88, 35,991.49 and 18,158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.88, 35,991.49 and 18,158.07 is: 25,042.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.88 : 35,991.49 = 18,158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.88/35,991.49 = 18,158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.88x = 35,991.49 × 18,158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.88x = 653,536,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,536,118.44/26,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.69

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