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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.43, 39,662.87 and 13,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.43, 39,662.87 and 13,982.52 is: 20,955.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.43 : 39,662.87 = 13,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.43/39,662.87 = 13,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.43x = 39,662.87 × 13,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.43x = 554,586,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,586,803.12/26,465.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,955.14

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