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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.27, 40,395.96 and 13,770.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.27, 40,395.96 and 13,770.59 is: 20,643.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.27 : 40,395.96 = 13,770.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.27/40,395.96 = 13,770.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.27x = 40,395.96 × 13,770.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.27x = 556,276,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,276,303.81/26,947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.14

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