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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.47, 39,116.40 and 18,718.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.47, 39,116.40 and 18,718.33 is: 28,053.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.47 : 39,116.40 = 18,718.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.47/39,116.40 = 18,718.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.47x = 39,116.40 × 18,718.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.47x = 732,193,683.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,193,683.61/26,099.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,053.97

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