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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.66, 39,029.97 and 18,616.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.66, 39,029.97 and 18,616.14 is: 27,892.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.66 : 39,029.97 = 18,616.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.66/39,029.97 = 18,616.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.66x = 39,029.97 × 18,616.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.66x = 726,587,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,587,385.72/26,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,892.39

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