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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,383.16, 39,552.60 and 18,042.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,383.16, 39,552.60 and 18,042.86 is: 27,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,383.16 : 39,552.60 = 18,042.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,383.16/39,552.60 = 18,042.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,383.16x = 39,552.60 × 18,042.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,383.16x = 713,642,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,642,024.44/26,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,049.15

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