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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.80, 39,439.70 and 13,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.80, 39,439.70 and 13,996.60 is: 20,960.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.80 : 39,439.70 = 13,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.80/39,439.70 = 13,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.80x = 39,439.70 × 13,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.80x = 552,021,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,021,705.02/26,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,960.89

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