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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,916.64, 40,337.94 and 13,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,916.64, 40,337.94 and 13,741.24 is: 20,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,916.64 : 40,337.94 = 13,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,916.64/40,337.94 = 13,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,916.64x = 40,337.94 × 13,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,916.64x = 554,293,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,293,314.65/26,916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.96

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