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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.80, 39,308.70 and 18,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.80, 39,308.70 and 18,332.60 is: 27,498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.80 : 39,308.70 = 18,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.80/39,308.70 = 18,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.80x = 39,308.70 × 18,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.80x = 720,630,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,630,673.62/26,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,498.90

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