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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.72, 39,086.60 and 18,301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.72, 39,086.60 and 18,301.16 is: 27,451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.72 : 39,086.60 = 18,301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.72/39,086.60 = 18,301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.72x = 39,086.60 × 18,301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.72x = 715,330,126.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,330,126.67/26,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,451.75

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