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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.28, 39,550.50 and 18,588.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.28, 39,550.50 and 18,588.69 is: 27,852.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.28 : 39,550.50 = 18,588.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.28/39,550.50 = 18,588.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.28x = 39,550.50 × 18,588.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.28x = 735,191,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,191,983.85/26,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,852.11

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