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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.53, 40,014.41 and 13,521.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.53, 40,014.41 and 13,521.33 is: 20,294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.53 : 40,014.41 = 13,521.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.53/40,014.41 = 13,521.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.53x = 40,014.41 × 13,521.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.53x = 541,047,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,047,974.76/26,659.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.73

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