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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.06, 39,916.53 and 18,280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.06, 39,916.53 and 18,280.31 is: 27,406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.06 : 39,916.53 = 18,280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.06/39,916.53 = 18,280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.06x = 39,916.53 × 18,280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.06x = 729,686,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,686,342.94/26,625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,406.00

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