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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.48, 39,252.96 and 18,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.48, 39,252.96 and 18,248.98 is: 27,351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.48 : 39,252.96 = 18,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.48/39,252.96 = 18,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.48x = 39,252.96 × 18,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.48x = 716,326,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,326,383.85/26,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,351.69

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