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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,232.28, 39,360.04 and 13,749.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,232.28, 39,360.04 and 13,749.33 is: 20,630.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,232.28 : 39,360.04 = 13,749.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,232.28/39,360.04 = 13,749.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,232.28x = 39,360.04 × 13,749.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,232.28x = 541,174,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,174,178.77/26,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.09

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