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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.60, 39,259.15 and 18,253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.60, 39,259.15 and 18,253.10 is: 27,357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.60 : 39,259.15 = 18,253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.60/39,259.15 = 18,253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.60x = 39,259.15 × 18,253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.60x = 716,601,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,601,243.38/26,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,357.88

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