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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.66, 39,551.85 and 18,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.66, 39,551.85 and 18,042.36 is: 27,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.66 : 39,551.85 = 18,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.66/39,551.85 = 18,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.66x = 39,551.85 × 18,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.66x = 713,608,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,608,716.37/26,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,048.40

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