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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.16, 40,036.35 and 13,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.16, 40,036.35 and 13,535.96 is: 20,316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.16 : 40,036.35 = 13,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.16/40,036.35 = 13,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.16x = 40,036.35 × 13,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.16x = 541,930,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,930,231.96/26,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.68

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