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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.13, 40,168.09 and 18,034.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.13, 40,168.09 and 18,034.55 is: 27,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.13 : 40,168.09 = 18,034.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.13/40,168.09 = 18,034.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.13x = 40,168.09 × 18,034.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.13x = 724,413,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,413,427.51/26,797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,033.25

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