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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.20, 39,602.70 and 18,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.20, 39,602.70 and 18,606.60 is: 27,970.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.20 : 39,602.70 = 18,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.20/39,602.70 = 18,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.20x = 39,602.70 × 18,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.20x = 736,871,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,871,597.82/26,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,970.92

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