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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,184.74, 39,245.90 and 18,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,184.74, 39,245.90 and 18,244.26 is: 27,344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,184.74 : 39,245.90 = 18,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,184.74/39,245.90 = 18,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,184.74x = 39,245.90 × 18,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,184.74x = 716,012,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,012,403.53/26,184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,344.64

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