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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.13, 39,097.98 and 13,561.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.13, 39,097.98 and 13,561.77 is: 20,367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.13 : 39,097.98 = 13,561.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.13/39,097.98 = 13,561.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.13x = 39,097.98 × 13,561.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.13x = 530,237,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,237,812.22/26,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,367.81

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