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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.82, 39,562.02 and 18,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.82, 39,562.02 and 18,861.14 is: 28,267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.82 : 39,562.02 = 18,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.82/39,562.02 = 18,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.82x = 39,562.02 × 18,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.82x = 746,184,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,184,896.81/26,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,267.98

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