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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.80, 39,194.10 and 18,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.80, 39,194.10 and 18,334.20 is: 27,460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.80 : 39,194.10 = 18,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.80/39,194.10 = 18,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.80x = 39,194.10 × 18,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.80x = 718,592,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,592,468.22/26,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,460.94

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