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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,704.26, 40,056.13 and 18,774.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,704.26, 40,056.13 and 18,774.06 is: 28,160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,704.26 : 40,056.13 = 18,774.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,704.26/40,056.13 = 18,774.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,704.26x = 40,056.13 × 18,774.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,704.26x = 752,016,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,016,187.99/26,704.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,160.91

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