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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.67, 39,275.58 and 13,706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.67, 39,275.58 and 13,706.48 is: 20,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.67 : 39,275.58 = 13,706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.67/39,275.58 = 13,706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.67x = 39,275.58 × 13,706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.67x = 538,329,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,329,951.76/26,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.90

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