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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.53, 39,366.41 and 13,753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.53, 39,366.41 and 13,753.58 is: 20,636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.53 : 39,366.41 = 13,753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.53/39,366.41 = 13,753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.53x = 39,366.41 × 13,753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.53x = 541,429,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,429,098.90/26,236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.46

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