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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.17, 39,118.68 and 18,322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.17, 39,118.68 and 18,322.61 is: 27,483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.17 : 39,118.68 = 18,322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.17/39,118.68 = 18,322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.17x = 39,118.68 × 18,322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.17x = 716,756,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,756,121.76/26,079.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,483.86

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