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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.05, 40,489.58 and 13,837.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.05, 40,489.58 and 13,837.03 is: 20,755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.05 : 40,489.58 = 13,837.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.05/40,489.58 = 13,837.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.05x = 40,489.58 × 13,837.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.05x = 560,255,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,255,533.15/26,993.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.55

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