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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.11, 40,472.06 and 13,837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.11, 40,472.06 and 13,837.64 is: 20,760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.11 : 40,472.06 = 13,837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.11/40,472.06 = 13,837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.11x = 40,472.06 × 13,837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.11x = 560,037,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,037,695.16/26,976.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.51

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