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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,909.20, 40,363.80 and 18,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,909.20, 40,363.80 and 18,452.80 is: 27,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,909.20 : 40,363.80 = 18,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,909.20/40,363.80 = 18,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,909.20x = 40,363.80 × 18,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,909.20x = 744,825,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,825,128.64/26,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,679.20

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