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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.16, 40,505.76 and 13,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.16, 40,505.76 and 13,141.44 is: 19,717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.16 : 40,505.76 = 13,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.16/40,505.76 = 13,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.16x = 40,505.76 × 13,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.16x = 532,304,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,304,014.69/26,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.77

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