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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,452, 39,687.99 and 13,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,452, 39,687.99 and 13,971.52 is: 20,962.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,452 : 39,687.99 = 13,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,452/39,687.99 = 13,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,452x = 39,687.99 × 13,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,452x = 554,501,546.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,501,546.04/26,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.56

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