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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,343.55, 39,521.94 and 18,567.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,343.55, 39,521.94 and 18,567.55 is: 27,855.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,343.55 : 39,521.94 = 18,567.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,343.55/39,521.94 = 18,567.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,343.55x = 39,521.94 × 18,567.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,343.55x = 733,825,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,825,597.05/26,343.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,855.99

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