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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.97, 39,544.88 and 18,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.97, 39,544.88 and 18,059.67 is: 27,070.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.97 : 39,544.88 = 18,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.97/39,544.88 = 18,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.97x = 39,544.88 × 18,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.97x = 714,167,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,167,392.69/26,381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,070.28

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