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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.30, 40,437.45 and 13,836.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.30, 40,437.45 and 13,836.30 is: 20,754.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.30 : 40,437.45 = 13,836.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.30/40,437.45 = 13,836.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.30x = 40,437.45 × 13,836.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.30x = 559,504,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,504,689.44/26,958.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.45

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