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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.59, 39,356.01 and 13,746.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.59, 39,356.01 and 13,746.65 is: 20,626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.59 : 39,356.01 = 13,746.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.59/39,356.01 = 13,746.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.59x = 39,356.01 × 13,746.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.59x = 541,013,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,013,098.09/26,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.06

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