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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.70, 39,350.55 and 13,748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.70, 39,350.55 and 13,748.90 is: 20,623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.70 : 39,350.55 = 13,748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.70/39,350.55 = 13,748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.70x = 39,350.55 × 13,748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.70x = 541,026,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,026,776.90/26,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.35

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