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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.22, 39,537.77 and 18,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.22, 39,537.77 and 18,054.90 is: 27,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.22 : 39,537.77 = 18,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.22/39,537.77 = 18,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.22x = 39,537.77 × 18,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.22x = 713,850,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,850,483.57/26,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,063.14

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