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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.08, 39,504.54 and 18,556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.08, 39,504.54 and 18,556.08 is: 27,838.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.08 : 39,504.54 = 18,556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.08/39,504.54 = 18,556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.08x = 39,504.54 × 18,556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.08x = 733,049,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,049,404.60/26,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,838.64

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