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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.49, 39,330.40 and 18,444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.49, 39,330.40 and 18,444.33 is: 27,635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.49 : 39,330.40 = 18,444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.49/39,330.40 = 18,444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.49x = 39,330.40 × 18,444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.49x = 725,422,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,422,876.63/26,249.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,635.69

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