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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,957.80, 40,436.70 and 18,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,957.80, 40,436.70 and 18,620.20 is: 27,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,957.80 : 40,436.70 = 18,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,957.80/40,436.70 = 18,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,957.80x = 40,436.70 × 18,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,957.80x = 752,939,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,939,441.34/26,957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,930.30

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