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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,349.54, 39,480.42 and 18,541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,349.54, 39,480.42 and 18,541.94 is: 27,782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,349.54 : 39,480.42 = 18,541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,349.54/39,480.42 = 18,541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,349.54x = 39,480.42 × 18,541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,349.54x = 732,043,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,043,578.81/26,349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,782.02

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