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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.70, 40,193.55 and 18,501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.70, 40,193.55 and 18,501.30 is: 27,751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.70 : 40,193.55 = 18,501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.70/40,193.55 = 18,501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.70x = 40,193.55 × 18,501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.70x = 743,632,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,632,926.62/26,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,751.95

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