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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.56, 39,716.34 and 13,340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.56, 39,716.34 and 13,340.98 is: 20,011.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.56 : 39,716.34 = 13,340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.56/39,716.34 = 13,340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.56x = 39,716.34 × 13,340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.56x = 529,854,897.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,854,897.61/26,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,011.47

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