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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,461.64, 39,695.97 and 13,982.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,461.64, 39,695.97 and 13,982.17 is: 20,975.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,461.64 : 39,695.97 = 13,982.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,461.64/39,695.97 = 13,982.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,461.64x = 39,695.97 × 13,982.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,461.64x = 555,035,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,035,828.48/26,461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,975.11

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