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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.24, 39,484.14 and 18,019

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.24, 39,484.14 and 18,019 is: 27,009.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.24 : 39,484.14 = 18,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.24/39,484.14 = 18,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.24x = 39,484.14 × 18,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.24x = 711,464,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,464,718.66/26,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,009.54

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