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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.54, 39,481.92 and 18,542.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.54, 39,481.92 and 18,542.94 is: 27,783.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.54 : 39,481.92 = 18,542.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.54/39,481.92 = 18,542.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.54x = 39,481.92 × 18,542.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.54x = 732,110,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,110,873.64/26,350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,783.52

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