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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,768.76, 40,159.22 and 18,452.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,768.76, 40,159.22 and 18,452.09 is: 27,682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,768.76 : 40,159.22 = 18,452.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,768.76/40,159.22 = 18,452.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,768.76x = 40,159.22 × 18,452.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,768.76x = 741,021,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,021,248.71/26,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,682.32

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