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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.88, 39,357.96 and 18,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.88, 39,357.96 and 18,462.72 is: 27,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.88 : 39,357.96 = 18,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.88/39,357.96 = 18,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.88x = 39,357.96 × 18,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.88x = 726,654,995.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,654,995.25/26,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,663.25

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