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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,701.08, 40,076.72 and 13,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,701.08, 40,076.72 and 13,562.88 is: 20,357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,701.08 : 40,076.72 = 13,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,701.08/40,076.72 = 13,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,701.08x = 40,076.72 × 13,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,701.08x = 543,555,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,555,744.15/26,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,357.07

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