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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.52, 38,959.74 and 18,576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.52, 38,959.74 and 18,576.36 is: 27,822.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.52 : 38,959.74 = 18,576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.52/38,959.74 = 18,576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.52x = 38,959.74 × 18,576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.52x = 723,730,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,730,155.75/26,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,822.38

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