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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.49, 39,673.02 and 18,117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.49, 39,673.02 and 18,117.27 is: 27,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.49 : 39,673.02 = 18,117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.49/39,673.02 = 18,117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.49x = 39,673.02 × 18,117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.49x = 718,766,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,766,815.06/26,462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,161.72

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