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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.49, 39,392.48 and 13,775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.49, 39,392.48 and 13,775.32 is: 20,674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.49 : 39,392.48 = 13,775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.49/39,392.48 = 13,775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.49x = 39,392.48 × 13,775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.49x = 542,643,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,643,948.72/26,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,674.92

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