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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.91, 39,114.99 and 13,593.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.91, 39,114.99 and 13,593.69 is: 20,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.91 : 39,114.99 = 13,593.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.91/39,114.99 = 13,593.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.91x = 39,114.99 × 13,593.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.91x = 531,717,048.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,717,048.41/26,099.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,372.37

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