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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.94, 39,052.84 and 13,551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.94, 39,052.84 and 13,551.14 is: 20,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.94 : 39,052.84 = 13,551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.94/39,052.84 = 13,551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.94x = 39,052.84 × 13,551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.94x = 529,210,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,210,502.24/26,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.40

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