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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.80, 39,195.60 and 18,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.80, 39,195.60 and 18,335.20 is: 27,462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.80 : 39,195.60 = 18,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.80/39,195.60 = 18,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.80x = 39,195.60 × 18,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.80x = 718,659,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,659,165.12/26,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,462.44

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