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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.89, 39,437.84 and 13,977.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.89, 39,437.84 and 13,977.01 is: 20,965.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.89 : 39,437.84 = 13,977.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.89/39,437.84 = 13,977.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.89x = 39,437.84 × 13,977.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.89x = 551,223,014.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,223,014.17/26,291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.52

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