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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.85, 39,067.84 and 18,031.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.85, 39,067.84 and 18,031.72 is: 27,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.85 : 39,067.84 = 18,031.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.85/39,067.84 = 18,031.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.85x = 39,067.84 × 18,031.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.85x = 704,460,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,460,400.72/26,044.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,047.98

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