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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.33, 40,489.46 and 13,658.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.33, 40,489.46 and 13,658.69 is: 20,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.33 : 40,489.46 = 13,658.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.33/40,489.46 = 13,658.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.33x = 40,489.46 × 13,658.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.33x = 553,032,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,032,982.41/26,976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.68

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