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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.72, 39,495.82 and 18,552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.72, 39,495.82 and 18,552.13 is: 27,797.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.72 : 39,495.82 = 18,552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.72/39,495.82 = 18,552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.72x = 39,495.82 × 18,552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.72x = 732,731,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,731,587.10/26,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,797.40

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