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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.48, 39,955.62 and 13,515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.48, 39,955.62 and 13,515.16 is: 20,255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.48 : 39,955.62 = 13,515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.48/39,955.62 = 13,515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.48x = 39,955.62 × 13,515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.48x = 540,006,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,006,597.20/26,659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.71

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