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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.60, 40,439.10 and 18,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.60, 40,439.10 and 18,204.20 is: 27,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.60 : 40,439.10 = 18,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.60/40,439.10 = 18,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.60x = 40,439.10 × 18,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.60x = 736,161,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,161,464.22/26,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,335.50

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