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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,184.49, 39,245.52 and 18,244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,184.49, 39,245.52 and 18,244.01 is: 27,344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,184.49 : 39,245.52 = 18,244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,184.49/39,245.52 = 18,244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,184.49x = 39,245.52 × 18,244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,184.49x = 715,995,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,995,757.45/26,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,344.27

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