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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.70, 39,062.86 and 13,563.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.70, 39,062.86 and 13,563.05 is: 20,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.70 : 39,062.86 = 13,563.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.70/39,062.86 = 13,563.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.70x = 39,062.86 × 13,563.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.70x = 529,811,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,811,294.10/26,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.24

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