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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.92, 40,489.38 and 13,836.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.92, 40,489.38 and 13,836.90 is: 20,755.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.92 : 40,489.38 = 13,836.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.92/40,489.38 = 13,836.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.92x = 40,489.38 × 13,836.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.92x = 560,247,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,247,502.12/26,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.35

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