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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.14, 39,159.12 and 13,679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.14, 39,159.12 and 13,679.64 is: 20,485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.14 : 39,159.12 = 13,679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.14/39,159.12 = 13,679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.14x = 39,159.12 × 13,679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.14x = 535,682,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,682,664.32/26,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.67

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