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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,738.44, 40,063.82 and 18,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,738.44, 40,063.82 and 18,933.24 is: 28,368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,738.44 : 40,063.82 = 18,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,738.44/40,063.82 = 18,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,738.44x = 40,063.82 × 18,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,738.44x = 758,537,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,537,919.38/26,738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,368.82

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