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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,556.99, 39,807.59 and 13,381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,556.99, 39,807.59 and 13,381.73 is: 20,058.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,556.99 : 39,807.59 = 13,381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,556.99/39,807.59 = 13,381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,556.99x = 39,807.59 × 13,381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,556.99x = 532,694,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,694,155.38/26,556.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.53

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