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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.54, 40,361.70 and 18,590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.54, 40,361.70 and 18,590.56 is: 27,843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.54 : 40,361.70 = 18,590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.54/40,361.70 = 18,590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.54x = 40,361.70 × 18,590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.54x = 750,346,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,346,605.55/26,948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,843.68

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