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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,345.58, 39,524.85 and 18,569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,345.58, 39,524.85 and 18,569.58 is: 27,858.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,345.58 : 39,524.85 = 18,569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,345.58/39,524.85 = 18,569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,345.58x = 39,524.85 × 18,569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,345.58x = 733,959,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,959,864.06/26,345.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,858.94

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