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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.62, 39,618.92 and 13,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.62, 39,618.92 and 13,932.24 is: 20,878.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.62 : 39,618.92 = 13,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.62/39,618.92 = 13,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.62x = 39,618.92 × 13,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.62x = 551,980,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,980,188.24/26,437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,878.59

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