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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.06, 39,529.14 and 18,574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.06, 39,529.14 and 18,574.44 is: 27,830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.06 : 39,529.14 = 18,574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.06/39,529.14 = 18,574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.06x = 39,529.14 × 18,574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.06x = 734,231,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,231,639.18/26,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,830.72

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