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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.75, 39,913.23 and 18,295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.75, 39,913.23 and 18,295.83 is: 27,386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.75 : 39,913.23 = 18,295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.75/39,913.23 = 18,295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.75x = 39,913.23 × 18,295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.75x = 730,245,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,245,670.83/26,664.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,386.18

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