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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,732.70, 40,099.05 and 18,956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,732.70, 40,099.05 and 18,956.70 is: 28,435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,732.70 : 40,099.05 = 18,956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,732.70/40,099.05 = 18,956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,732.70x = 40,099.05 × 18,956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,732.70x = 760,145,661.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,145,661.14/26,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,435.05

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