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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.89, 39,366.99 and 13,753.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.89, 39,366.99 and 13,753.98 is: 20,637.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.89 : 39,366.99 = 13,753.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.89/39,366.99 = 13,753.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.89x = 39,366.99 × 13,753.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.89x = 541,452,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,452,793.12/26,236.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.08

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