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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.16, 39,027.72 and 18,614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.16, 39,027.72 and 18,614.64 is: 27,890.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.16 : 39,027.72 = 18,614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.16/39,027.72 = 18,614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.16x = 39,027.72 × 18,614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.16x = 726,486,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,486,957.82/26,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,890.14

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