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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,846.88, 40,290.48 and 13,710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,846.88, 40,290.48 and 13,710.24 is: 20,575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,846.88 : 40,290.48 = 13,710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,846.88/40,290.48 = 13,710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,846.88x = 40,290.48 × 13,710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,846.88x = 552,392,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,392,150.52/26,846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.66

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