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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.59, 39,661.08 and 18,109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.59, 39,661.08 and 18,109.31 is: 27,149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.59 : 39,661.08 = 18,109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.59/39,661.08 = 18,109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.59x = 39,661.08 × 18,109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.59x = 718,234,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,234,792.65/26,454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,149.72

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