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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,553.98, 39,803.08 and 13,378.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,553.98, 39,803.08 and 13,378.73 is: 20,054.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,553.98 : 39,803.08 = 13,378.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,553.98/39,803.08 = 13,378.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,553.98x = 39,803.08 × 13,378.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,553.98x = 532,514,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,514,453.11/26,553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,054.03

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