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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,326.36, 39,495.71 and 18,010.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,326.36, 39,495.71 and 18,010.29 is: 27,019.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,326.36 : 39,495.71 = 18,010.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,326.36/39,495.71 = 18,010.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,326.36x = 39,495.71 × 18,010.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,326.36x = 711,329,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,329,235.88/26,326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,019.66

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