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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.80, 39,176.70 and 18,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.80, 39,176.70 and 18,244.60 is: 27,366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.80 : 39,176.70 = 18,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.80/39,176.70 = 18,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.80x = 39,176.70 × 18,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.80x = 714,763,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,763,220.82/26,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,366.90

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