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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.87, 39,853.26 and 18,223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.87, 39,853.26 and 18,223.59 is: 27,335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.87 : 39,853.26 = 18,223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.87/39,853.26 = 18,223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.87x = 39,853.26 × 18,223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.87x = 726,269,470.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,269,470.40/26,568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,335.35

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