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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.74, 39,946.68 and 13,476.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.74, 39,946.68 and 13,476.33 is: 20,226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.74 : 39,946.68 = 13,476.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.74/39,946.68 = 13,476.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.74x = 39,946.68 × 13,476.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.74x = 538,334,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,334,642.08/26,614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.94

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