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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.92, 39,323.55 and 18,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.92, 39,323.55 and 18,439.76 is: 27,628.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.92 : 39,323.55 = 18,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.92/39,323.55 = 18,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.92x = 39,323.55 × 18,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.92x = 725,116,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,116,991.81/26,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,628.85

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