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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.08, 40,360.12 and 13,782.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.08, 40,360.12 and 13,782.64 is: 20,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.08 : 40,360.12 = 13,782.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.08/40,360.12 = 13,782.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.08x = 40,360.12 × 13,782.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.08x = 556,269,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,269,004.32/26,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.65

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