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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.25, 38,996.16 and 13,517.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.25, 38,996.16 and 13,517.51 is: 20,246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.25 : 38,996.16 = 13,517.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.25/38,996.16 = 13,517.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.25x = 38,996.16 × 13,517.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.25x = 527,130,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,130,787.78/26,035.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.81

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