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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.65, 39,363.60 and 13,751.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.65, 39,363.60 and 13,751.71 is: 20,633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.65 : 39,363.60 = 13,751.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.65/39,363.60 = 13,751.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.65x = 39,363.60 × 13,751.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.65x = 541,316,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,316,648.89/26,234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.65

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