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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.41, 39,357.24 and 13,747.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.41, 39,357.24 and 13,747.45 is: 20,627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.41 : 39,357.24 = 13,747.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.41/39,357.24 = 13,747.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.41x = 39,357.24 × 13,747.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.41x = 541,061,689.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,061,689.04/26,230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.27

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