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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.70, 40,211.55 and 18,513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.70, 40,211.55 and 18,513.30 is: 27,769.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.70 : 40,211.55 = 18,513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.70/40,211.55 = 18,513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.70x = 40,211.55 × 18,513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.70x = 744,448,488.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,448,488.62/26,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,769.95

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