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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,766.72, 40,063.68 and 18,858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,766.72, 40,063.68 and 18,858.96 is: 28,227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,766.72 : 40,063.68 = 18,858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,766.72/40,063.68 = 18,858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,766.72x = 40,063.68 × 18,858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,766.72x = 755,559,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,559,338.57/26,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,227.57

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