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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,133.94, 39,179.03 and 18,213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,133.94, 39,179.03 and 18,213.22 is: 27,304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,133.94 : 39,179.03 = 18,213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,133.94/39,179.03 = 18,213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,133.94x = 39,179.03 × 18,213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,133.94x = 713,576,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,576,250.68/26,133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,304.58

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