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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.35, 39,206.57 and 18,231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.35, 39,206.57 and 18,231.59 is: 27,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.35 : 39,206.57 = 18,231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.35/39,206.57 = 18,231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.35x = 39,206.57 × 18,231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.35x = 714,797,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,797,822.36/26,152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.07

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