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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,860.68, 40,295.16 and 13,705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,860.68, 40,295.16 and 13,705.92 is: 20,560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,860.68 : 40,295.16 = 13,705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,860.68/40,295.16 = 13,705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,860.68x = 40,295.16 × 13,705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,860.68x = 552,282,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,282,239.35/26,860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,560.99

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