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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,184.92, 39,277.38 and 18,428.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,184.92, 39,277.38 and 18,428.36 is: 27,642.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,184.92 : 39,277.38 = 18,428.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,184.92/39,277.38 = 18,428.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,184.92x = 39,277.38 × 18,428.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,184.92x = 723,817,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,817,698.50/26,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,642.54

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