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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.92, 39,325.05 and 18,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.92, 39,325.05 and 18,440.76 is: 27,630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.92 : 39,325.05 = 18,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.92/39,325.05 = 18,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.92x = 39,325.05 × 18,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.92x = 725,183,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,183,809.04/26,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,630.34

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