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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.09, 39,256.91 and 18,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.09, 39,256.91 and 18,251.60 is: 27,355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.09 : 39,256.91 = 18,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.09/39,256.91 = 18,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.09x = 39,256.91 × 18,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.09x = 716,501,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,501,418.56/26,192.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,355.64

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