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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,417.34, 39,629.46 and 13,937.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,417.34, 39,629.46 and 13,937.88 is: 20,908.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,417.34 : 39,629.46 = 13,937.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,417.34/39,629.46 = 13,937.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,417.34x = 39,629.46 × 13,937.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,417.34x = 552,350,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,350,657.94/26,417.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,908.64

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