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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.08, 39,361.22 and 13,750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.08, 39,361.22 and 13,750.12 is: 20,631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.08 : 39,361.22 = 13,750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.08/39,361.22 = 13,750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.08x = 39,361.22 × 13,750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.08x = 541,221,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,221,607.70/26,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.26

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