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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.06, 40,444.98 and 13,819.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.06, 40,444.98 and 13,819.59 is: 20,733.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.06 : 40,444.98 = 13,819.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.06/40,444.98 = 13,819.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.06x = 40,444.98 × 13,819.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.06x = 558,933,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,933,041.16/26,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.43

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