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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.08, 39,362.72 and 13,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.08, 39,362.72 and 13,751.12 is: 20,632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.08 : 39,362.72 = 13,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.08/39,362.72 = 13,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.08x = 39,362.72 × 13,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.08x = 541,281,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,281,486.25/26,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.76

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