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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.19, 39,353.92 and 13,745.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.19, 39,353.92 and 13,745.25 is: 20,623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.19 : 39,353.92 = 13,745.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.19/39,353.92 = 13,745.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.19x = 39,353.92 × 13,745.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.19x = 540,929,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,929,460.29/26,228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.97

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