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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.07, 39,762.88 and 18,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.07, 39,762.88 and 18,209 is: 27,296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.07 : 39,762.88 = 18,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.07/39,762.88 = 18,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.07x = 39,762.88 × 18,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.07x = 724,042,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,042,281.92/26,525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,296.53

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