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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,644.91, 39,893.51 and 13,469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,644.91, 39,893.51 and 13,469.74 is: 20,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,644.91 : 39,893.51 = 13,469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,644.91/39,893.51 = 13,469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,644.91x = 39,893.51 × 13,469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,644.91x = 537,355,141.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,355,141.33/26,644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.28

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