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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.47, 39,111.89 and 18,715.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.47, 39,111.89 and 18,715.34 is: 28,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.47 : 39,111.89 = 18,715.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.47/39,111.89 = 18,715.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.47x = 39,111.89 × 18,715.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.47x = 731,992,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,992,319.39/26,096.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,049.48

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