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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.03, 39,710.86 and 13,359.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.03, 39,710.86 and 13,359.29 is: 20,020.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.03 : 39,710.86 = 13,359.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.03/39,710.86 = 13,359.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.03x = 39,710.86 × 13,359.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.03x = 530,508,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,508,662.94/26,498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.69

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