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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,187.98, 39,250.77 and 18,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,187.98, 39,250.77 and 18,247.52 is: 27,349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,187.98 : 39,250.77 = 18,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,187.98/39,250.77 = 18,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,187.98x = 39,250.77 × 18,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,187.98x = 716,229,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,229,210.59/26,187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,349.54

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