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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,434.17, 39,608.73 and 18,085.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,434.17, 39,608.73 and 18,085.95 is: 27,099.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,434.17 : 39,608.73 = 18,085.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,434.17/39,608.73 = 18,085.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,434.17x = 39,608.73 × 18,085.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,434.17x = 716,361,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,361,510.34/26,434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,099.83

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