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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,893.73, 40,295.73 and 18,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,893.73, 40,295.73 and 18,983.27 is: 28,443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,893.73 : 40,295.73 = 18,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,893.73/40,295.73 = 18,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,893.73x = 40,295.73 × 18,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,893.73x = 764,944,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,944,722.44/26,893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,443.24

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