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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.81, 39,495.97 and 18,552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.81, 39,495.97 and 18,552.22 is: 27,797.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.81 : 39,495.97 = 18,552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.81/39,495.97 = 18,552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.81x = 39,495.97 × 18,552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.81x = 732,737,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,737,924.55/26,359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,797.54

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