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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.47, 39,114.90 and 18,717.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.47, 39,114.90 and 18,717.33 is: 28,052.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.47 : 39,114.90 = 18,717.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.47/39,114.90 = 18,717.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.47x = 39,114.90 × 18,717.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.47x = 732,126,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,126,491.22/26,098.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,052.47

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