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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.66, 39,182.58 and 18,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.66, 39,182.58 and 18,280.08 is: 27,369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.66 : 39,182.58 = 18,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.66/39,182.58 = 18,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.66x = 39,182.58 × 18,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.66x = 716,260,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,260,697.01/26,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,369.89

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