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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.49, 40,042.89 and 13,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.49, 40,042.89 and 13,558.68 is: 20,324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.49 : 40,042.89 = 13,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.49/40,042.89 = 13,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.49x = 40,042.89 × 13,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.49x = 542,928,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,928,731.79/26,713.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.14

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