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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.23, 40,036.44 and 13,536.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.23, 40,036.44 and 13,536.03 is: 20,316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.23 : 40,036.44 = 13,536.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.23/40,036.44 = 13,536.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.23x = 40,036.44 × 13,536.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.23x = 541,934,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,934,452.93/26,674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.78

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