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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.58, 39,626.69 and 13,936.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.58, 39,626.69 and 13,936.41 is: 20,895.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.58 : 39,626.69 = 13,936.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.58/39,626.69 = 13,936.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.58x = 39,626.69 × 13,936.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.58x = 552,253,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,253,729.10/26,429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,895.29

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