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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.17, 40,482.66 and 13,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.17, 40,482.66 and 13,844.70 is: 20,771.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.17 : 40,482.66 = 13,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.17/40,482.66 = 13,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.17x = 40,482.66 × 13,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.17x = 560,470,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,470,282.90/26,983.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.11

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