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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.76, 39,257.91 and 18,252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.76, 39,257.91 and 18,252.27 is: 27,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.76 : 39,257.91 = 18,252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.76/39,257.91 = 18,252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.76x = 39,257.91 × 18,252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.76x = 716,545,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,545,972.96/26,192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,356.64

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