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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.09, 39,525.66 and 13,855.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.09, 39,525.66 and 13,855.87 is: 20,802.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.09 : 39,525.66 = 13,855.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.09/39,525.66 = 13,855.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.09x = 39,525.66 × 13,855.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.09x = 547,662,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,662,307.81/26,327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,802.24

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