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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,232.71, 39,360.68 and 13,749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,232.71, 39,360.68 and 13,749.76 is: 20,630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,232.71 : 39,360.68 = 13,749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,232.71/39,360.68 = 13,749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,232.71x = 39,360.68 × 13,749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,232.71x = 541,199,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,199,935.45/26,232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.73

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