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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.98, 40,332.51 and 18,523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.98, 40,332.51 and 18,523.32 is: 27,810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.98 : 40,332.51 = 18,523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.98/40,332.51 = 18,523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.98x = 40,332.51 × 18,523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.98x = 747,091,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,091,989.13/26,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,810.18

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