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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.48, 39,337.88 and 18,449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.48, 39,337.88 and 18,449.32 is: 27,643.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.48 : 39,337.88 = 18,449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.48/39,337.88 = 18,449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.48x = 39,337.88 × 18,449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.48x = 725,757,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,757,136.24/26,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,643.17

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