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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,985.60, 40,521.60 and 18,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,985.60, 40,521.60 and 18,259.20 is: 27,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,985.60 : 40,521.60 = 18,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,985.60/40,521.60 = 18,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,985.60x = 40,521.60 × 18,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,985.60x = 739,891,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,891,998.72/26,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,418.03

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