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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.62, 39,495.38 and 13,848.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.62, 39,495.38 and 13,848.86 is: 20,769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.62 : 39,495.38 = 13,848.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.62/39,495.38 = 13,848.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.62x = 39,495.38 × 13,848.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.62x = 546,965,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,965,988.27/26,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.06

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