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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.62, 39,518.08 and 18,529.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.62, 39,518.08 and 18,529.51 is: 27,724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.62 : 39,518.08 = 18,529.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.62/39,518.08 = 18,529.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.62x = 39,518.08 × 18,529.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.62x = 732,250,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,250,587.52/26,411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,724.56

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