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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.27, 26,007.29 and 15,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.27, 26,007.29 and 15,044.48 is: 20,782.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.27 : 26,007.29 = 15,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.27/26,007.29 = 15,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.27x = 26,007.29 × 15,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.27x = 391,266,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,266,079.04/18,826.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.99

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