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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.50, 39,351.39 and 18,458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.50, 39,351.39 and 18,458.34 is: 27,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.50 : 39,351.39 = 18,458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.50/39,351.39 = 18,458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.50x = 39,351.39 × 18,458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.50x = 726,361,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,361,336.09/26,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,656.68

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