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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.10, 39,203.19 and 18,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.10, 39,203.19 and 18,229.32 is: 27,328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.10 : 39,203.19 = 18,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.10/39,203.19 = 18,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.10x = 39,203.19 × 18,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.10x = 714,647,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,647,495.53/26,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,328.67

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