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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.48, 39,334.90 and 18,447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.48, 39,334.90 and 18,447.32 is: 27,640.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.48 : 39,334.90 = 18,447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.48/39,334.90 = 18,447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.48x = 39,334.90 × 18,447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.48x = 725,623,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,623,487.47/26,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,640.19

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