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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351.72, 39,527.58 and 18,195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351.72, 39,527.58 and 18,195.56 is: 27,293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351.72 : 39,527.58 = 18,195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351.72/39,527.58 = 18,195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351.72x = 39,527.58 × 18,195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351.72x = 719,226,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,226,453.54/26,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,293.34

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