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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.61, 39,080.43 and 18,297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.61, 39,080.43 and 18,297.05 is: 27,445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.61 : 39,080.43 = 18,297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.61/39,080.43 = 18,297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.61x = 39,080.43 × 18,297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.61x = 715,056,386.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,056,386.33/26,053.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,445.58

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