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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.33, 39,361.62 and 13,750.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.33, 39,361.62 and 13,750.39 is: 20,631.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.33 : 39,361.62 = 13,750.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.33/39,361.62 = 13,750.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.33x = 39,361.62 × 13,750.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.33x = 541,237,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,237,493.25/26,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.67

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