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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.52, 40,265.04 and 13,707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.52, 40,265.04 and 13,707.32 is: 20,559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.52 : 40,265.04 = 13,707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.52/40,265.04 = 13,707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.52x = 40,265.04 × 13,707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.52x = 551,925,788.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,925,788.09/26,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.33

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