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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,908.52, 40,342.67 and 18,564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,908.52, 40,342.67 and 18,564.73 is: 27,833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,908.52 : 40,342.67 = 18,564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,908.52/40,342.67 = 18,564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,908.52x = 40,342.67 × 18,564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,908.52x = 748,950,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,950,756.39/26,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,833.22

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