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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.89, 39,844.95 and 13,408.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.89, 39,844.95 and 13,408.49 is: 20,125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.89 : 39,844.95 = 13,408.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.89/39,844.95 = 13,408.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.89x = 39,844.95 × 13,408.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.89x = 534,260,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,260,438.83/26,546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.16

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