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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.70, 40,209.15 and 13,673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.70, 40,209.15 and 13,673.30 is: 20,493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.70 : 40,209.15 = 13,673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.70/40,209.15 = 13,673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.70x = 40,209.15 × 13,673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.70x = 549,791,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,791,770.70/26,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.44

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