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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.63, 38,951.53 and 18,410.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.63, 38,951.53 and 18,410.41 is: 27,547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.63 : 38,951.53 = 18,410.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.63/38,951.53 = 18,410.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.63x = 38,951.53 × 18,410.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.63x = 717,113,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,113,637.43/26,031.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,547.78

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