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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.55, 40,446.34 and 13,814.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.55, 40,446.34 and 13,814.15 is: 20,717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.55 : 40,446.34 = 13,814.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.55/40,446.34 = 13,814.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.55x = 40,446.34 × 13,814.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.55x = 558,731,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,731,807.71/26,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.90

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