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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,752.20, 40,152.60 and 17,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,752.20, 40,152.60 and 17,993.28 is: 27,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,752.20 : 40,152.60 = 17,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,752.20/40,152.60 = 17,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,752.20x = 40,152.60 × 17,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,752.20x = 722,476,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,476,974.53/26,752.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.26

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