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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.94, 40,459.56 and 18,696.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.94, 40,459.56 and 18,696.94 is: 28,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.94 : 40,459.56 = 18,696.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.94/40,459.56 = 18,696.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.94x = 40,459.56 × 18,696.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.94x = 756,469,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,469,965.75/26,958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,060.08

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