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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252, 39,389.60 and 13,769.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252, 39,389.60 and 13,769.04 is: 20,659.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252 : 39,389.60 = 13,769.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252/39,389.60 = 13,769.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252x = 39,389.60 × 13,769.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252x = 542,356,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,356,977.98/26,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,659.64

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