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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.01, 40,510.94 and 13,148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.01, 40,510.94 and 13,148.73 is: 19,735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.01 : 40,510.94 = 13,148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.01/40,510.94 = 13,148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.01x = 40,510.94 × 13,148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.01x = 532,667,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,667,346.36/26,990.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.72

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