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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.64, 39,621.22 and 13,954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.64, 39,621.22 and 13,954.73 is: 20,913.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.64 : 39,621.22 = 13,954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.64/39,621.22 = 13,954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.64x = 39,621.22 × 13,954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.64x = 552,903,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,903,194.38/26,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,913.49

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