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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.28, 40,038.03 and 13,537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.28, 40,038.03 and 13,537.08 is: 20,318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.28 : 40,038.03 = 13,537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.28/40,038.03 = 13,537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.28x = 40,038.03 × 13,537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.28x = 541,998,015.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,998,015.15/26,675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,318.36

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