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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.85, 39,089.81 and 18,303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.85, 39,089.81 and 18,303.29 is: 27,454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.85 : 39,089.81 = 18,303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.85/39,089.81 = 18,303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.85x = 39,089.81 × 18,303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.85x = 715,472,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,472,128.47/26,059.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,454.96

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