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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,379.14, 39,553.92 and 18,068.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,379.14, 39,553.92 and 18,068.54 is: 27,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,379.14 : 39,553.92 = 18,068.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,379.14/39,553.92 = 18,068.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,379.14x = 39,553.92 × 18,068.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,379.14x = 714,681,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,681,387.91/26,379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,092.68

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