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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.54, 39,086.31 and 18,300.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.54, 39,086.31 and 18,300.98 is: 27,451.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.54 : 39,086.31 = 18,300.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.54/39,086.31 = 18,300.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.54x = 39,086.31 × 18,300.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.54x = 715,317,582.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,317,582.15/26,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,451.47

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