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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.79, 39,184.19 and 18,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.79, 39,184.19 and 18,366.23 is: 27,549.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.79 : 39,184.19 = 18,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.79/39,184.19 = 18,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.79x = 39,184.19 × 18,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.79x = 719,665,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,665,558.15/26,122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,549.34

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