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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,034.50, 38,995.04 and 13,516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,034.50, 38,995.04 and 13,516.76 is: 20,245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,034.50 : 38,995.04 = 13,516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,034.50/38,995.04 = 13,516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,034.50x = 38,995.04 × 13,516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,034.50x = 527,086,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,086,334.31/26,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.69

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