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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,832.84, 40,260.69 and 13,498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,832.84, 40,260.69 and 13,498.83 is: 20,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,832.84 : 40,260.69 = 13,498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,832.84/40,260.69 = 13,498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,832.84x = 40,260.69 × 13,498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,832.84x = 543,472,209.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,472,209.99/26,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.00

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