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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.66, 39,028.47 and 18,615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.66, 39,028.47 and 18,615.14 is: 27,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.66 : 39,028.47 = 18,615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.66/39,028.47 = 18,615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.66x = 39,028.47 × 18,615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.66x = 726,520,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,520,433.04/26,048.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,890.89

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