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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.55, 39,915.58 and 13,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.55, 39,915.58 and 13,949.28 is: 20,930.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.55 : 39,915.58 = 13,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.55/39,915.58 = 13,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.55x = 39,915.58 × 13,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.55x = 556,793,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,793,532.04/26,602.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.09

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