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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.05, 40,486.58 and 13,835.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.05, 40,486.58 and 13,835.03 is: 20,752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.05 : 40,486.58 = 13,835.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.05/40,486.58 = 13,835.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.05x = 40,486.58 × 13,835.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.05x = 560,133,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,133,020.86/26,991.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.55

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