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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.47, 39,544.12 and 18,059.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.47, 39,544.12 and 18,059.17 is: 27,069.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.47 : 39,544.12 = 18,059.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.47/39,544.12 = 18,059.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.47x = 39,544.12 × 18,059.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.47x = 714,133,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,133,985.58/26,381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,069.53

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