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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,336.80, 39,441.20 and 13,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,336.80, 39,441.20 and 13,997.60 is: 20,962.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,336.80 : 39,441.20 = 13,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,336.80/39,441.20 = 13,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,336.80x = 39,441.20 × 13,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,336.80x = 552,082,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,082,141.12/26,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.38

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