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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,644.97, 39,967.46 and 13,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,644.97, 39,967.46 and 13,501.10 is: 20,251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,644.97 : 39,967.46 = 13,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,644.97/39,967.46 = 13,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,644.97x = 39,967.46 × 13,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,644.97x = 539,604,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,604,674.21/26,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.65

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