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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.16, 39,067.40 and 13,554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.16, 39,067.40 and 13,554.73 is: 20,342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.16 : 39,067.40 = 13,554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.16/39,067.40 = 13,554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.16x = 39,067.40 × 13,554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.16x = 529,548,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,548,058.80/26,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,342.85

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