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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.66, 39,031.47 and 18,617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.66, 39,031.47 and 18,617.14 is: 27,893.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.66 : 39,031.47 = 18,617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.66/39,031.47 = 18,617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.66x = 39,031.47 × 18,617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.66x = 726,654,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,654,341.40/26,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,893.89

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