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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.78, 40,437.45 and 18,644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.78, 40,437.45 and 18,644.46 is: 27,959.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.78 : 40,437.45 = 18,644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.78/40,437.45 = 18,644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.78x = 40,437.45 × 18,644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.78x = 753,934,419.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,934,419.03/26,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,959.97

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