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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.74, 39,327.77 and 18,442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.74, 39,327.77 and 18,442.58 is: 27,633.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.74 : 39,327.77 = 18,442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.74/39,327.77 = 18,442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.74x = 39,327.77 × 18,442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.74x = 725,305,393.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,305,393.91/26,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,633.07

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