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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.35, 40,488.53 and 13,836.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.35, 40,488.53 and 13,836.33 is: 20,754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.35 : 40,488.53 = 13,836.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.35/40,488.53 = 13,836.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.35x = 40,488.53 × 13,836.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.35x = 560,212,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,212,763.52/26,992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.50

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