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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.62, 39,291.21 and 13,879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.62, 39,291.21 and 13,879.26 is: 20,828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.62 : 39,291.21 = 13,879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.62/39,291.21 = 13,879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.62x = 39,291.21 × 13,879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.62x = 545,332,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,332,919.30/26,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.05

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