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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.30, 40,506.84 and 13,860.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.30, 40,506.84 and 13,860.83 is: 20,795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.30 : 40,506.84 = 13,860.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.30/40,506.84 = 13,860.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.30x = 40,506.84 × 13,860.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.30x = 561,458,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,458,220.54/26,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.29

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