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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.93, 39,358.98 and 13,755.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.93, 39,358.98 and 13,755.87 is: 20,624.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.93 : 39,358.98 = 13,755.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.93/39,358.98 = 13,755.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.93x = 39,358.98 × 13,755.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.93x = 541,417,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,417,012.21/26,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.68

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