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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.53, 39,844.41 and 13,408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.53, 39,844.41 and 13,408.12 is: 20,124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.53 : 39,844.41 = 13,408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.53/39,844.41 = 13,408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.53x = 39,844.41 × 13,408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.53x = 534,238,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,238,630.61/26,546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,124.61

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