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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.30, 39,476.43 and 18,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.30, 39,476.43 and 18,537.30 is: 27,810.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.30 : 39,476.43 = 18,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.30/39,476.43 = 18,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.30x = 39,476.43 × 18,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.30x = 731,786,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,786,425.84/26,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,810.52

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