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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.16, 39,065.90 and 13,553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.16, 39,065.90 and 13,553.73 is: 20,341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.16 : 39,065.90 = 13,553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.16/39,065.90 = 13,553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.16x = 39,065.90 × 13,553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.16x = 529,488,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,488,593.04/26,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.35

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