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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.74, 39,484.89 and 18,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.74, 39,484.89 and 18,019.50 is: 27,010.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.74 : 39,484.89 = 18,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.74/39,484.89 = 18,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.74x = 39,484.89 × 18,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.74x = 711,497,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,497,975.36/26,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,010.29

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