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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.50, 39,369.06 and 13,595.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.50, 39,369.06 and 13,595.69 is: 20,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.50 : 39,369.06 = 13,595.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.50/39,369.06 = 13,595.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.50x = 39,369.06 × 13,595.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.50x = 535,249,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,249,438.70/26,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.08

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