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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.93, 40,446.91 and 13,814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.93, 40,446.91 and 13,814.53 is: 20,718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.93 : 40,446.91 = 13,814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.93/40,446.91 = 13,814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.93x = 40,446.91 × 13,814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.93x = 558,754,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,754,780.30/26,968.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.47

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