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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,724.93, 40,042.98 and 18,810.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,724.93, 40,042.98 and 18,810.87 is: 28,185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,724.93 : 40,042.98 = 18,810.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,724.93/40,042.98 = 18,810.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,724.93x = 40,042.98 × 18,810.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,724.93x = 753,243,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,243,291.19/26,724.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,185.04

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