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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.49, 39,855.66 and 18,225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.49, 39,855.66 and 18,225.19 is: 27,337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.49 : 39,855.66 = 18,225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.49/39,855.66 = 18,225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.49x = 39,855.66 × 18,225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.49x = 726,376,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,376,976.08/26,570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,337.73

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