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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.72, 40,037.19 and 13,536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.72, 40,037.19 and 13,536.52 is: 20,317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.72 : 40,037.19 = 13,536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.72/40,037.19 = 13,536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.72x = 40,037.19 × 13,536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.72x = 541,964,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,964,223.18/26,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,317.52

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