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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.72, 40,035.69 and 13,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.72, 40,035.69 and 13,535.52 is: 20,316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.72 : 40,035.69 = 13,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.72/40,035.69 = 13,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.72x = 40,035.69 × 13,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.72x = 541,903,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,903,882.71/26,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.02

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