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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,925.48, 40,424.76 and 18,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,925.48, 40,424.76 and 18,585 is: 27,902.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,925.48 : 40,424.76 = 18,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,925.48/40,424.76 = 18,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,925.48x = 40,424.76 × 18,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,925.48x = 751,294,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,294,164.60/26,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,902.72

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