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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.58, 39,364.98 and 13,752.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.58, 39,364.98 and 13,752.63 is: 20,635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.58 : 39,364.98 = 13,752.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.58/39,364.98 = 13,752.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.58x = 39,364.98 × 13,752.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.58x = 541,372,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,372,004.90/26,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.03

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