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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.82, 39,262.14 and 18,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.82, 39,262.14 and 18,292.74 is: 27,439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.82 : 39,262.14 = 18,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.82/39,262.14 = 18,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.82x = 39,262.14 × 18,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.82x = 718,212,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,212,118.86/26,174.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,439.05

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