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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.95, 39,762.70 and 18,208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.95, 39,762.70 and 18,208.88 is: 27,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.95 : 39,762.70 = 18,208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.95/39,762.70 = 18,208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.95x = 39,762.70 × 18,208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.95x = 724,033,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,033,942.92/26,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,296.34

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