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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.60, 39,733.23 and 13,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.60, 39,733.23 and 13,998.30 is: 21,003.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.60 : 39,733.23 = 13,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.60/39,733.23 = 13,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.60x = 39,733.23 × 13,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.60x = 556,197,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,197,673.51/26,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.17

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