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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.81, 39,497.47 and 18,553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.81, 39,497.47 and 18,553.22 is: 27,799.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.81 : 39,497.47 = 18,553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.81/39,497.47 = 18,553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.81x = 39,497.47 × 18,553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.81x = 732,805,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,805,250.35/26,360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,799.04

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