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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,636.92, 39,992.30 and 13,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,636.92, 39,992.30 and 13,498.52 is: 20,266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,636.92 : 39,992.30 = 13,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,636.92/39,992.30 = 13,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,636.92x = 39,992.30 × 13,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,636.92x = 539,836,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,836,861.40/26,636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.49

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