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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.84, 40,097.16 and 18,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.84, 40,097.16 and 18,411.84 is: 27,621.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.84 : 40,097.16 = 18,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.84/40,097.16 = 18,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.84x = 40,097.16 × 18,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.84x = 738,262,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,262,494.37/26,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,621.48

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