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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.94, 39,370.98 and 13,763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.94, 39,370.98 and 13,763.88 is: 20,636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.94 : 39,370.98 = 13,763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.94/39,370.98 = 13,763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.94x = 39,370.98 × 13,763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.94x = 541,897,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,897,444.20/26,258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.68

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