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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.89, 39,430.35 and 13,800.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.89, 39,430.35 and 13,800.27 is: 20,711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.89 : 39,430.35 = 13,800.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.89/39,430.35 = 13,800.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.89x = 39,430.35 × 13,800.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.89x = 544,149,476.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,149,476.19/26,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.44

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