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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.49, 39,153.96 and 18,260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.49, 39,153.96 and 18,260.87 is: 27,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.49 : 39,153.96 = 18,260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.49/39,153.96 = 18,260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.49x = 39,153.96 × 18,260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.49x = 714,985,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,985,177.78/26,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,341.18

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