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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.46, 39,366.28 and 13,753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.46, 39,366.28 and 13,753.50 is: 20,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.46 : 39,366.28 = 13,753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.46/39,366.28 = 13,753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.46x = 39,366.28 × 13,753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.46x = 541,423,962.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,423,962.87/26,236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.32

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