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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.53, 39,472.92 and 18,536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.53, 39,472.92 and 18,536.94 is: 27,774.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.53 : 39,472.92 = 18,536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.53/39,472.92 = 18,536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.53x = 39,472.92 × 18,536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.53x = 731,707,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,707,149.66/26,344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,774.54

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