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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.92, 40,473.28 and 13,838.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.92, 40,473.28 and 13,838.45 is: 20,761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.92 : 40,473.28 = 13,838.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.92/40,473.28 = 13,838.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.92x = 40,473.28 × 13,838.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.92x = 560,087,461.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,087,461.62/26,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.73

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