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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.80, 39,211.20 and 18,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.80, 39,211.20 and 18,267.60 is: 27,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.80 : 39,211.20 = 18,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.80/39,211.20 = 18,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.80x = 39,211.20 × 18,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.80x = 716,294,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,294,517.12/26,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,401.40

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