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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.96, 39,058.86 and 13,555.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.96, 39,058.86 and 13,555.14 is: 20,338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.96 : 39,058.86 = 13,555.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.96/39,058.86 = 13,555.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.96x = 39,058.86 × 13,555.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.96x = 529,448,315.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,448,315.54/26,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,338.40

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