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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.39, 39,331.76 and 18,445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.39, 39,331.76 and 18,445.23 is: 27,637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.39 : 39,331.76 = 18,445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.39/39,331.76 = 18,445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.39x = 39,331.76 × 18,445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.39x = 725,483,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,483,359.50/26,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,637.05

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