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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,844.20, 40,266.30 and 13,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,844.20, 40,266.30 and 13,722.20 is: 20,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,844.20 : 40,266.30 = 13,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,844.20/40,266.30 = 13,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,844.20x = 40,266.30 × 13,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,844.20x = 552,542,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,542,221.86/26,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,583.30

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