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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.34, 39,322.77 and 18,439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.34, 39,322.77 and 18,439.18 is: 27,628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.34 : 39,322.77 = 18,439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.34/39,322.77 = 18,439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.34x = 39,322.77 × 18,439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.34x = 725,079,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,079,466.67/26,244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,628.03

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