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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.18, 39,055.05 and 13,546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.18, 39,055.05 and 13,546.50 is: 20,331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.18 : 39,055.05 = 13,546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.18/39,055.05 = 13,546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.18x = 39,055.05 × 13,546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.18x = 529,059,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,059,234.83/26,022.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.09

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