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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.43, 39,325.80 and 18,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.43, 39,325.80 and 18,441.27 is: 27,631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.43 : 39,325.80 = 18,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.43/39,325.80 = 18,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.43x = 39,325.80 × 18,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.43x = 725,217,695.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,217,695.77/26,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,631.10

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