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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.95, 39,355.04 and 13,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.95, 39,355.04 and 13,746 is: 20,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.95 : 39,355.04 = 13,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.95/39,355.04 = 13,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.95x = 39,355.04 × 13,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.95x = 540,974,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,974,414.21/26,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.09

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