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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.15, 39,525.77 and 13,855.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.15, 39,525.77 and 13,855.94 is: 20,802.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.15 : 39,525.77 = 13,855.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.15/39,525.77 = 13,855.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.15x = 39,525.77 × 13,855.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.15x = 547,666,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,666,430.67/26,327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,802.34

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