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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.58, 39,295.47 and 13,709.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.58, 39,295.47 and 13,709.55 is: 20,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.58 : 39,295.47 = 13,709.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.58/39,295.47 = 13,709.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.58x = 39,295.47 × 13,709.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.58x = 538,723,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,723,284.42/26,180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.21

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