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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.64, 39,663.12 and 18,661.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.64, 39,663.12 and 18,661.64 is: 27,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.64 : 39,663.12 = 18,661.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.64/39,663.12 = 18,661.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.64x = 39,663.12 × 18,661.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.64x = 740,178,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,178,866.72/26,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,997.16

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