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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,837.70, 40,256.55 and 13,715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,837.70, 40,256.55 and 13,715.70 is: 20,573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,837.70 : 40,256.55 = 13,715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,837.70/40,256.55 = 13,715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,837.70x = 40,256.55 × 13,715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,837.70x = 552,146,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,146,762.84/26,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.55

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