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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.88, 39,924.22 and 13,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.88, 39,924.22 and 13,463.88 is: 20,199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.88 : 39,924.22 = 13,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.88/39,924.22 = 13,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.88x = 39,924.22 × 13,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.88x = 537,534,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,534,907.17/26,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.06

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