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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.58, 39,363.48 and 13,751.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.58, 39,363.48 and 13,751.63 is: 20,633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.58 : 39,363.48 = 13,751.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.58/39,363.48 = 13,751.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.58x = 39,363.48 × 13,751.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.58x = 541,311,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,311,815.66/26,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.52

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