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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,493.40, 39,703.92 and 13,354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,493.40, 39,703.92 and 13,354.66 is: 20,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,493.40 : 39,703.92 = 13,354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,493.40/39,703.92 = 13,354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,493.40x = 39,703.92 × 13,354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,493.40x = 530,232,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,232,352.27/26,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.75

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