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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,456.15, 39,663.42 and 18,110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,456.15, 39,663.42 and 18,110.85 is: 27,152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,456.15 : 39,663.42 = 18,110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,456.15/39,663.42 = 18,110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,456.15x = 39,663.42 × 18,110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,456.15x = 718,338,250.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,338,250.11/26,456.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,152.04

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