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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.57, 39,889.17 and 13,445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.57, 39,889.17 and 13,445.46 is: 20,168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.57 : 39,889.17 = 13,445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.57/39,889.17 = 13,445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.57x = 39,889.17 × 13,445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.57x = 536,328,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,328,239.67/26,592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,168.35

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