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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.96, 39,588.62 and 13,905.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.96, 39,588.62 and 13,905.48 is: 20,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.96 : 39,588.62 = 13,905.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.96/39,588.62 = 13,905.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.96x = 39,588.62 × 13,905.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.96x = 550,498,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,498,694.11/26,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.32

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