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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,730.36, 40,095.52 and 18,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,730.36, 40,095.52 and 18,402 is: 27,602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,730.36 : 40,095.52 = 18,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,730.36/40,095.52 = 18,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,730.36x = 40,095.52 × 18,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,730.36x = 737,837,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,837,759.04/26,730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,602.99

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