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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,708.67, 40,063.17 and 18,363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,708.67, 40,063.17 and 18,363.54 is: 27,545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,708.67 : 40,063.17 = 18,363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,708.67/40,063.17 = 18,363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,708.67x = 40,063.17 × 18,363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,708.67x = 735,701,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,701,624.82/26,708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,545.42

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