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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,177.67, 39,272.58 and 13,704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,177.67, 39,272.58 and 13,704.48 is: 20,559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,177.67 : 39,272.58 = 13,704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,177.67/39,272.58 = 13,704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,177.67x = 39,272.58 × 13,704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,177.67x = 538,210,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,210,287.16/26,177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.90

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