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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.68, 39,294.81 and 13,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.68, 39,294.81 and 13,706.52 is: 20,570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.68 : 39,294.81 = 13,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.68/39,294.81 = 13,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.68x = 39,294.81 × 13,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.68x = 538,595,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,595,099.16/26,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,570.66

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