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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.97, 40,033.06 and 13,533.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.97, 40,033.06 and 13,533.77 is: 20,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.97 : 40,033.06 = 13,533.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.97/40,033.06 = 13,533.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.97x = 40,033.06 × 13,533.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.97x = 541,798,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,798,226.44/26,671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.39

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