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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,645.67, 39,968.50 and 13,501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,645.67, 39,968.50 and 13,501.80 is: 20,252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,645.67 : 39,968.50 = 13,501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,645.67/39,968.50 = 13,501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,645.67x = 39,968.50 × 13,501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,645.67x = 539,646,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,646,693.30/26,645.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.70

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