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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.80, 39,094.56 and 18,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.80, 39,094.56 and 18,729.60 is: 28,094.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.80 : 39,094.56 = 18,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.80/39,094.56 = 18,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.80x = 39,094.56 × 18,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.80x = 732,225,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,225,470.98/26,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,094.66

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