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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.67, 39,089.43 and 18,303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.67, 39,089.43 and 18,303.11 is: 27,454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.67 : 39,089.43 = 18,303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.67/39,089.43 = 18,303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.67x = 39,089.43 × 18,303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.67x = 715,457,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,457,941.68/26,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,454.61

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