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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.05, 39,166.34 and 18,279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.05, 39,166.34 and 18,279.27 is: 27,360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.05 : 39,166.34 = 18,279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.05/39,166.34 = 18,279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.05x = 39,166.34 × 18,279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.05x = 715,932,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,932,012.38/26,167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,360.06

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