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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.33, 39,623.31 and 13,934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.33, 39,623.31 and 13,934.16 is: 20,891.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.33 : 39,623.31 = 13,934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.33/39,623.31 = 13,934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.33x = 39,623.31 × 13,934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.33x = 552,117,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,117,541.27/26,427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.92

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