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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.47, 39,296.34 and 13,711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.47, 39,296.34 and 13,711.22 is: 20,578.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.47 : 39,296.34 = 13,711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.47/39,296.34 = 13,711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.47x = 39,296.34 × 13,711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.47x = 538,800,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,800,566.45/26,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.68

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