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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.41, 39,355.74 and 13,746.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.41, 39,355.74 and 13,746.45 is: 20,625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.41 : 39,355.74 = 13,746.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.41/39,355.74 = 13,746.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.41x = 39,355.74 × 13,746.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.41x = 541,001,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,001,859.71/26,229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.77

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