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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.47, 40,406.94 and 13,794.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.47, 40,406.94 and 13,794.14 is: 20,695.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.47 : 40,406.94 = 13,794.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.47/40,406.94 = 13,794.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.47x = 40,406.94 × 13,794.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.47x = 557,378,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,378,785.30/26,932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.42

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