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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.94, 40,462.56 and 18,698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.94, 40,462.56 and 18,698.94 is: 28,063.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.94 : 40,462.56 = 18,698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.94/40,462.56 = 18,698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.94x = 40,462.56 × 18,698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.94x = 756,606,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,606,981.69/26,960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,063.08

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