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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.35, 39,069.52 and 18,289.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.35, 39,069.52 and 18,289.79 is: 27,434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.35 : 39,069.52 = 18,289.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.35/39,069.52 = 18,289.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.35x = 39,069.52 × 18,289.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.35x = 714,573,316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,573,316.20/26,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,434.68

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