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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.08, 39,596.54 and 13,939.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.08, 39,596.54 and 13,939.09 is: 20,871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.08 : 39,596.54 = 13,939.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.08/39,596.54 = 13,939.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.08x = 39,596.54 × 13,939.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.08x = 551,939,734.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,939,734.75/26,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,871.17

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