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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.10, 39,069.72 and 18,032.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.10, 39,069.72 and 18,032.97 is: 27,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.10 : 39,069.72 = 18,032.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.10/39,069.72 = 18,032.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.10x = 39,069.72 × 18,032.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.10x = 704,543,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,543,133.75/26,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,049.85

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