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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.81, 40,138.26 and 13,435.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.81, 40,138.26 and 13,435.15 is: 20,155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.81 : 40,138.26 = 13,435.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.81/40,138.26 = 13,435.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.81x = 40,138.26 × 13,435.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.81x = 539,263,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,263,543.84/26,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.01

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