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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.98, 39,334.14 and 18,446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.98, 39,334.14 and 18,446.82 is: 27,639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.98 : 39,334.14 = 18,446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.98/39,334.14 = 18,446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.98x = 39,334.14 × 18,446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.98x = 725,589,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,589,800.43/26,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,639.43

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