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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,689.17, 39,994.86 and 18,226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,689.17, 39,994.86 and 18,226.29 is: 27,312.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,689.17 : 39,994.86 = 18,226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,689.17/39,994.86 = 18,226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,689.17x = 39,994.86 × 18,226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,689.17x = 728,957,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,957,916.87/26,689.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,312.87

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