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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.28, 39,337.68 and 18,847.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.28, 39,337.68 and 18,847.64 is: 28,240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.28 : 39,337.68 = 18,847.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.28/39,337.68 = 18,847.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.28x = 39,337.68 × 18,847.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.28x = 741,422,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,422,431.08/26,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,240.06

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