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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.93, 39,005.98 and 18,149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.93, 39,005.98 and 18,149.54 is: 27,196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.93 : 39,005.98 = 18,149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.93/39,005.98 = 18,149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.93x = 39,005.98 × 18,149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.93x = 707,940,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,940,353.85/26,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,196.13

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