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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.86, 39,326.46 and 18,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.86, 39,326.46 and 18,441.70 is: 27,631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.86 : 39,326.46 = 18,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.86/39,326.46 = 18,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.86x = 39,326.46 × 18,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.86x = 725,246,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,246,777.38/26,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,631.75

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