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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,882.70, 40,324.05 and 18,069.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,882.70, 40,324.05 and 18,069.90 is: 27,104.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,882.70 : 40,324.05 = 18,069.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,882.70/40,324.05 = 18,069.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,882.70x = 40,324.05 × 18,069.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,882.70x = 728,651,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,651,551.10/26,882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,104.85

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