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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,864.98, 40,334.01 and 18,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,864.98, 40,334.01 and 18,524.32 is: 27,811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,864.98 : 40,334.01 = 18,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,864.98/40,334.01 = 18,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,864.98x = 40,334.01 × 18,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,864.98x = 747,160,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,160,108.12/26,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,811.68

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