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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.42, 39,090.56 and 18,303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.42, 39,090.56 and 18,303.86 is: 27,455.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.42 : 39,090.56 = 18,303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.42/39,090.56 = 18,303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.42x = 39,090.56 × 18,303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.42x = 715,507,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,507,850.59/26,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,455.74

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