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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,336.86, 39,511.46 and 18,020.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,336.86, 39,511.46 and 18,020.79 is: 27,035.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,336.86 : 39,511.46 = 18,020.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,336.86/39,511.46 = 18,020.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,336.86x = 39,511.46 × 18,020.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,336.86x = 712,027,768.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,027,768.31/26,336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,035.41

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