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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.33, 40,487.96 and 13,657.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.33, 40,487.96 and 13,657.69 is: 20,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.33 : 40,487.96 = 13,657.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.33/40,487.96 = 13,657.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.33x = 40,487.96 × 13,657.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.33x = 552,971,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,971,836.90/26,975.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.17

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