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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,672.47, 40,033.81 and 13,534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,672.47, 40,033.81 and 13,534.27 is: 20,314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,672.47 : 40,033.81 = 13,534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,672.47/40,033.81 = 13,534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,672.47x = 40,033.81 × 13,534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,672.47x = 541,828,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,828,393.67/26,672.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,314.14

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