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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,792.38, 40,197.57 and 18,795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,792.38, 40,197.57 and 18,795.48 is: 28,199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,792.38 : 40,197.57 = 18,795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,792.38/40,197.57 = 18,795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,792.38x = 40,197.57 × 18,795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,792.38x = 755,532,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,532,622.98/26,792.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,199.54

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