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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.17, 39,326.93 and 18,442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.17, 39,326.93 and 18,442.01 is: 27,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.17 : 39,326.93 = 18,442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.17/39,326.93 = 18,442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.17x = 39,326.93 × 18,442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.17x = 725,267,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,267,544.12/26,247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,632.22

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