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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,118.50, 35,983.37 and 18,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,118.50, 35,983.37 and 18,044.42 is: 24,859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,118.50 : 35,983.37 = 18,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,118.50/35,983.37 = 18,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,118.50x = 35,983.37 × 18,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,118.50x = 649,298,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,298,906.49/26,118.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.74

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