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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.28, 40,039.53 and 13,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.28, 40,039.53 and 13,538.08 is: 20,319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.28 : 40,039.53 = 13,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.28/40,039.53 = 13,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.28x = 40,039.53 × 13,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.28x = 542,058,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,058,360.30/26,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.86

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