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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.71, 39,362.18 and 13,750.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.71, 39,362.18 and 13,750.76 is: 20,632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.71 : 39,362.18 = 13,750.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.71/39,362.18 = 13,750.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.71x = 39,362.18 × 13,750.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.71x = 541,259,890.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,259,890.26/26,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.23

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