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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.24, 39,377.97 and 13,761.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.24, 39,377.97 and 13,761.27 is: 20,647.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.24 : 39,377.97 = 13,761.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.24/39,377.97 = 13,761.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.24x = 39,377.97 × 13,761.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.24x = 541,890,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,890,877.22/26,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.99

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