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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,358.72, 39,494.33 and 18,551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,358.72, 39,494.33 and 18,551.13 is: 27,795.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,358.72 : 39,494.33 = 18,551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,358.72/39,494.33 = 18,551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,358.72x = 39,494.33 × 18,551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,358.72x = 732,664,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,664,357.34/26,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,795.90

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