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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.94, 39,575.13 and 13,896.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.94, 39,575.13 and 13,896.46 is: 20,849.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.94 : 39,575.13 = 13,896.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.94/39,575.13 = 13,896.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.94x = 39,575.13 × 13,896.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.94x = 549,954,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,954,112.10/26,376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,849.81

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