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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.46, 39,061.24 and 13,550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.46, 39,061.24 and 13,550.63 is: 20,336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.46 : 39,061.24 = 13,550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.46/39,061.24 = 13,550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.46x = 39,061.24 × 13,550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.46x = 529,304,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,304,181.40/26,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,336.37

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