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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.04, 40,365.90 and 18,580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.04, 40,365.90 and 18,580.22 is: 27,856.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.04 : 40,365.90 = 18,580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.04/40,365.90 = 18,580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.04x = 40,365.90 × 18,580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.04x = 750,007,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,007,302.50/26,924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,856.42

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