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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,723.70, 40,085.55 and 18,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,723.70, 40,085.55 and 18,947.70 is: 28,421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,723.70 : 40,085.55 = 18,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,723.70/40,085.55 = 18,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,723.70x = 40,085.55 × 18,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,723.70x = 759,528,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,528,975.74/26,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,421.55

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