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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,153.23, 39,207.88 and 18,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,153.23, 39,207.88 and 18,232.46 is: 27,333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,153.23 : 39,207.88 = 18,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,153.23/39,207.88 = 18,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,153.23x = 39,207.88 × 18,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,153.23x = 714,856,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,856,103.78/26,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,333.38

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