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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.35, 40,446.72 and 18,688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.35, 40,446.72 and 18,688.50 is: 28,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.35 : 40,446.72 = 18,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.35/40,446.72 = 18,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.35x = 40,446.72 × 18,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.35x = 755,888,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,888,526.72/26,950.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,047.45

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