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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,346.53, 39,475.92 and 18,538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,346.53, 39,475.92 and 18,538.94 is: 27,777.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,346.53 : 39,475.92 = 18,538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,346.53/39,475.92 = 18,538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,346.53x = 39,475.92 × 18,538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,346.53x = 731,841,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,841,712.32/26,346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,777.54

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