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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.08, 39,855.72 and 13,415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.08, 39,855.72 and 13,415.70 is: 20,135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.08 : 39,855.72 = 13,415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.08/39,855.72 = 13,415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.08x = 39,855.72 × 13,415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.08x = 534,692,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,692,382.80/26,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.98

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