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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.93, 39,051.33 and 13,550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.93, 39,051.33 and 13,550.14 is: 20,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.93 : 39,051.33 = 13,550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.93/39,051.33 = 13,550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.93x = 39,051.33 × 13,550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.93x = 529,150,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,150,988.69/26,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.90

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