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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.48, 39,114.90 and 18,717.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.48, 39,114.90 and 18,717.35 is: 28,052.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.48 : 39,114.90 = 18,717.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.48/39,114.90 = 18,717.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.48x = 39,114.90 × 18,717.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.48x = 732,127,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,127,371.30/26,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,052.49

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