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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,460.25, 39,669.55 and 18,114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,460.25, 39,669.55 and 18,114.98 is: 27,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,460.25 : 39,669.55 = 18,114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,460.25/39,669.55 = 18,114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,460.25x = 39,669.55 × 18,114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,460.25x = 718,612,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,612,861.22/26,460.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,158.21

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