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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.23, 39,681.16 and 13,811.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.23, 39,681.16 and 13,811.63 is: 20,706.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.23 : 39,681.16 = 13,811.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.23/39,681.16 = 13,811.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.23x = 39,681.16 × 13,811.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.23x = 548,061,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,061,490.16/26,468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.39

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