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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.27, 39,393.99 and 13,806.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.27, 39,393.99 and 13,806.63 is: 20,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.27 : 39,393.99 = 13,806.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.27/39,393.99 = 13,806.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.27x = 39,393.99 × 13,806.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.27x = 543,898,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,898,244.15/26,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.25

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