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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.16, 39,672.39 and 18,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.16, 39,672.39 and 18,116.88 is: 27,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.16 : 39,672.39 = 18,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.16/39,672.39 = 18,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.16x = 39,672.39 × 18,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.16x = 718,739,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,739,928.94/26,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,161.05

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