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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.20, 39,062.70 and 18,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.20, 39,062.70 and 18,259.40 is: 27,416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.20 : 39,062.70 = 18,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.20/39,062.70 = 18,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.20x = 39,062.70 × 18,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.20x = 713,261,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,261,464.38/26,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,416.05

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