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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.84, 40,250.25 and 13,670.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.84, 40,250.25 and 13,670.37 is: 20,524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.84 : 40,250.25 = 13,670.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.84/40,250.25 = 13,670.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.84x = 40,250.25 × 13,670.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.84x = 550,235,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,235,810.09/26,808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.42

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