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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,859.67, 40,310.06 and 13,545.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,859.67, 40,310.06 and 13,545.97 is: 20,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,859.67 : 40,310.06 = 13,545.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,859.67/40,310.06 = 13,545.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,859.67x = 40,310.06 × 13,545.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,859.67x = 546,038,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,038,694.95/26,859.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.32

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