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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,463.49, 39,674.52 and 18,118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,463.49, 39,674.52 and 18,118.27 is: 27,163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463.49 : 39,674.52 = 18,118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463.49/39,674.52 = 18,118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463.49x = 39,674.52 × 18,118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463.49x = 718,833,665.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,833,665.48/26,463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,163.22

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