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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,831.52, 40,206.24 and 18,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,831.52, 40,206.24 and 18,033.84 is: 27,023.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,831.52 : 40,206.24 = 18,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,831.52/40,206.24 = 18,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,831.52x = 40,206.24 × 18,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,831.52x = 725,072,899.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,072,899.16/26,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,023.18

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