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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.93, 36,005.51 and 18,031.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.93, 36,005.51 and 18,031.05 is: 24,876.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.93 : 36,005.51 = 18,031.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.93/36,005.51 = 18,031.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.93x = 36,005.51 × 18,031.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.93x = 649,217,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,217,060.93/26,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,876.19

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