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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.14, 40,337.42 and 13,747.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.14, 40,337.42 and 13,747.74 is: 20,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.14 : 40,337.42 = 13,747.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.14/40,337.42 = 13,747.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.14x = 40,337.42 × 13,747.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.14x = 554,548,362.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,548,362.43/26,886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.81

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