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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.55, 39,089.76 and 18,140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.55, 39,089.76 and 18,140.19 is: 27,209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.55 : 39,089.76 = 18,140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.55/39,089.76 = 18,140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.55x = 39,089.76 × 18,140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.55x = 709,095,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,095,673.45/26,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,209.54

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