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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.94, 39,807.86 and 18,204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.94, 39,807.86 and 18,204.75 is: 27,321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.94 : 39,807.86 = 18,204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.94/39,807.86 = 18,204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.94x = 39,807.86 × 18,204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.94x = 724,692,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,692,048.31/26,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,321.16

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