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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,507.17, 39,746.58 and 13,995.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,507.17, 39,746.58 and 13,995.55 is: 20,985.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,507.17 : 39,746.58 = 13,995.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,507.17/39,746.58 = 13,995.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,507.17x = 39,746.58 × 13,995.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,507.17x = 556,275,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,275,247.72/26,507.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.84

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