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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,345.08, 39,524.10 and 18,569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,345.08, 39,524.10 and 18,569.08 is: 27,858.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,345.08 : 39,524.10 = 18,569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,345.08/39,524.10 = 18,569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,345.08x = 39,524.10 × 18,569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,345.08x = 733,926,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,926,174.83/26,345.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,858.19

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