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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.14, 40,016.32 and 13,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.14, 40,016.32 and 13,522.74 is: 20,296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.14 : 40,016.32 = 13,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.14/40,016.32 = 13,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.14x = 40,016.32 × 13,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.14x = 541,130,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,130,291.12/26,661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,296.59

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