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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,683.22, 40,023.39 and 13,535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,683.22, 40,023.39 and 13,535.25 is: 20,302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,683.22 : 40,023.39 = 13,535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,683.22/40,023.39 = 13,535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,683.22x = 40,023.39 × 13,535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,683.22x = 541,726,677.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,726,677.23/26,683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.15

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