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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.20, 40,498.80 and 13,852.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.20, 40,498.80 and 13,852.90 is: 20,779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.20 : 40,498.80 = 13,852.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.20/40,498.80 = 13,852.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.20x = 40,498.80 × 13,852.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.20x = 561,025,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,025,826.52/26,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.35

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