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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.96, 39,912.58 and 18,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.96, 39,912.58 and 18,323.36 is: 27,458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.96 : 39,912.58 = 18,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.96/39,912.58 = 18,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.96x = 39,912.58 × 18,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.96x = 731,332,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,332,571.87/26,633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,458.65

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