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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.62, 39,289.71 and 13,878.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.62, 39,289.71 and 13,878.26 is: 20,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.62 : 39,289.71 = 13,878.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.62/39,289.71 = 13,878.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.62x = 39,289.71 × 13,878.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.62x = 545,272,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,272,810.70/26,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.55

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