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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.47, 39,113.39 and 18,716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.47, 39,113.39 and 18,716.34 is: 28,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.47 : 39,113.39 = 18,716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.47/39,113.39 = 18,716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.47x = 39,113.39 × 18,716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.47x = 732,059,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,059,505.79/26,097.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,050.98

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