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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550.41, 39,792.71 and 13,406.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550.41, 39,792.71 and 13,406.54 is: 20,093.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550.41 : 39,792.71 = 13,406.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550.41/39,792.71 = 13,406.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550.41x = 39,792.71 × 13,406.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550.41x = 533,482,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,482,392.88/26,550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.19

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