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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.97, 40,395.70 and 13,786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.97, 40,395.70 and 13,786.64 is: 20,684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.97 : 40,395.70 = 13,786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.97/40,395.70 = 13,786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.97x = 40,395.70 × 13,786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.97x = 556,920,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,920,737.00/26,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.17

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