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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,784.23, 40,176.69 and 18,462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,784.23, 40,176.69 and 18,462.01 is: 27,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,784.23 : 40,176.69 = 18,462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,784.23/40,176.69 = 18,462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,784.23x = 40,176.69 × 18,462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,784.23x = 741,742,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,742,433.54/26,784.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,693.25

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