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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.72, 40,032.69 and 13,533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.72, 40,032.69 and 13,533.52 is: 20,313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.72 : 40,032.69 = 13,533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.72/40,032.69 = 13,533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.72x = 40,032.69 × 13,533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.72x = 541,783,110.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,783,110.69/26,671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.02

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