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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.61, 39,087.93 and 18,302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.61, 39,087.93 and 18,302.05 is: 27,453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.61 : 39,087.93 = 18,302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.61/39,087.93 = 18,302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.61x = 39,087.93 × 18,302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.61x = 715,389,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,389,249.26/26,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,453.09

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