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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.70, 38,998.82 and 18,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.70, 38,998.82 and 18,027.36 is: 26,994.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.70 : 38,998.82 = 18,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.70/38,998.82 = 18,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.70x = 38,998.82 × 18,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.70x = 703,045,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,045,767.72/26,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,994.85

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