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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,232.24, 39,359.95 and 13,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,232.24, 39,359.95 and 13,749.28 is: 20,629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,232.24 : 39,359.95 = 13,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,232.24/39,359.95 = 13,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,232.24x = 39,359.95 × 13,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,232.24x = 541,170,879.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,170,879.23/26,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.99

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