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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,552.68, 39,844.82 and 13,406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,552.68, 39,844.82 and 13,406.38 is: 20,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552.68 : 39,844.82 = 13,406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552.68/39,844.82 = 13,406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552.68x = 39,844.82 × 13,406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552.68x = 534,174,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,174,797.95/26,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,117.55

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