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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.06, 40,491.09 and 13,838.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.06, 40,491.09 and 13,838.04 is: 20,757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.06 : 40,491.09 = 13,838.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.06/40,491.09 = 13,838.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.06x = 40,491.09 × 13,838.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.06x = 560,317,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,317,323.06/26,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.06

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